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Info Topics
- Impact of Deaf-Blindness on Learning
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- Understanding the Child and Sharing What You Know
- Approach to Assessment for Children Who Are Deaf-Blind
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- Educational Program Planning and IEP Development
- Transitioning from Early Intervention to Preschool
- What is Communication?
- Building Communication Through Conversation
- Overview of Communication Methods
- Emerging (Presymbolic) Communication
- Concept Development
- Use of Concrete Symbols
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- Touch Signals and Protactile Communication
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- Literacy
- Maximizing the Use of Hearing and Vision
- Modifications to the Learning Environment
- Availability for Learning
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National Initiatives
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Interveners and Qualified Personnel
- Parent Perspective on Interveners
- Teacher Preparation Programs: Deaf-Blindness
- NCDB Resources for Personnel Preparation Coursework
- NCDB Professional Development Webinar Series: Research in Deaf-Blindness
- Intervener Services and Interveners in Educational Settings: Definition
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Increasing Recognition and Use of Interveners: State Success Stories
- Increasing Recognition & Use of Interveners: Illinois
- Increasing Recognition & Use of Interveners: Minnesota
- Increasing Recognition & Use of Interveners: Texas
- Increasing Recognition and Use of Interveners: Utah
- Increasing Recognition & Use of Interveners: Virginia
- Increasing Recognition & Use of Interveners: West Virginia
- Increasing Recognition & Use of Interveners: Wisconsin
- Parent Perspectives on Interveners
- Intervener Training Resources for State Deaf-Blind Projects
- National Intervener Certification E-Portfolio (NICE)
- NICE Certification Perspectives
- Considerations for Paying OHOA Hosts: Tip Sheet
- Teaching Children Who are Deaf-Blind: Professional Development for Educators
- Coaching Practitioners of Children Who Are Deaf-Blind
- How Do Interveners Learn?
- Tools to Employ and Support Interveners
- Teacher Profiles
- Utah Teachers of the Deaf-Blind
- OSEP Impact Story: Making a Difference
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Transition
- Transition Initiative Bulletin Board
- Accessing the Dream
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Transition and Adult Life Success Stories
- Covid-19 and Digital Equity for Deaf-Blind Learners: My Experience and the Importance of Self-Advocacy
- College and Work: A New Phase of My Life
- Jack Barker’s Transition to Adulthood: It Takes A Village!
- His Best Life: A Young Man's Transition to Adulthood
- Living a Whole Life: Destiny Home Community Residence
- Isaiah is Ready
- Miranda's Journey: Preparing for Employment–Successes and Challenges
- Self-Determination Videos
- The Deafblind International Youth Network (DbIYN)
- David's Journey
- Transition Institute Resources
- Deafblind Adult Perspectives
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For Families
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Key Topics for Families
- The Role of the Family in IEP Development
- The Impact of Raising a Child with Deaf-Blindness on a Family
- What is an Intervener?
- Ideas for Activities at Home
- Self-Care for Families During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Experiences of Individuals with Deaf-Blindness During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Resources for Grief Support
- How to Engage Your Child in the Early Years
- Early Intervention Services: What is Part C?
- Transition: Creating a Vision for Adult Life
- Transition: Learning about Adult Service Agencies
- Activities at Home to Promote Transition Skills
- Including Deafblindness on the IEP
- Partnering with Professionals Online
- Ideas for the Holidays
- The Power of Connection
- Siblings
- Telling Your Child's Story
- Preparing for Transition to Preschool
- Learn About the Hands & Voices Organization
- Understanding Assistive Technology
- Family Events