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Children and Youth with Dual Sensory Impairments and Deaf-Blindness

Center:
VA-Partnership for People with Disabilities, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year:
2024
Contact Information:
Ira Padhye
[email protected]
804-828-2052
Project Description:
The Virginia Project for Children and Young Adults with Deaf-Blindness (VA Deaf-Blind Project) at Virginia Commonwealth University, in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Education, is pleased continue a unique professional development opportunity to help build local capacity for working with students with deaf-blindness and DSI. Because 85% or more of students with deaf-blindness or DSI have additional disabilities, this program will also address the needs of students with sensory impairments and additional disabilities. The VA Deaf-Blind Project will select paraprofessionals and teachers or related service providers who are currently providing services for a student with dual sensory impairment between the ages of birth to 22 to participate in this professional development program. Participants will complete online training on communication, intervener, and instructional strategies then receive on-site coaching from project staff.
Keyword(s):
deaf-blind, deafblind, dual-sensory impairment, intervener
Core Function(s):
Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training
Area of Emphasis
Education & Early Intervention, Other - Assistive Technology
Target Audience:
Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Specific Groups
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
State
Funding Source:
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
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