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Project

Louisiana Deafblind Project (LA-DBP) for Children and Youth

Center:

LA-Louisiana State University Human Development Center - New Orleans, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2021

Contact Information:

Philip Wilson
[email protected]
504-556-7573

Project Description:

The Louisiana DeafBlind Project is part of a nationwide network of technical assistance and dissemination programs funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs. The over-arching goal of the Project is to assure school aged individuals with deafblindness have access to specialized supports and services necessary for optimal development and learning. The Project supports students and their families, teachers, and schools through early identification of individuals with deafblindness, providing technical assistance to families and professionals supporting these students and increasing the awareness of deafblindness within the health and education professions.

Keyword(s):

DeafBlind, deaf, blind

Core Function(s):

Training Trainees, Performing Direct and/or Demonstration Services, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training

Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention, Health-Related Activities, Employment-Related Activities, Other - Assistive Technology, Other - Cultural Diversity, Other - Leadership

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote, Urban, Specific Groups, Other

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State

Funding Source:

Federal

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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