Hawaii Deaf-Blind Project
Project Description:
Purpose/Need:
The Hawaii Project for Children and Young Adults who are Deaf-Blind is committed to enhancing the outcomes for children and young adults who are deaf-blind and their families to live, go to school, play, work and have friends in their communities. Approximately 46 identified children and young adults who are deaf-blind are receiving special education, related services and transition services throughout the state of Hawaii.
Objectives/Major Activities:
Project activities will increase identification of children who are deaf-blind; will increase the knowledge and skills of personnel; will result in systemic change and improved services; will build local capacity; and will produce effective outcomes for children and young adults who are deaf-blind and their families.
Unsual Features:
This is the only project in the state working to support children and young adults who are deaf-blind and their families and service providers.
Expected Benefits:
Objectives and activities are planned to achieve the following outcomes: (1) children and young adults who are deaf-blind will be identified; (2) children and young adults who are deaf-blind will be served by providers with the necessary knowledge and skills; (3) families of children and young adults who are deaf-blind will be empowered to address their needs.
Keyword(s):
Hawaii, deaf-blind
Core Function(s):
Performing Technical Assistance and/or Training, Developing & Disseminating Information
Area of Emphasis
Education & Early Intervention, Health-Related Activities, Employment-Related Activities, Transportation-Related Activities, Recreation-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Assistive Technology, Other - Cultural Diversity
Target Audience:
Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, Legislators/Policy Makers
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Empowerment Zone, Rural/Remote, Urban, Specific Groups
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
State
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
