Deafblind Resources
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Tactile Working Memory Scale: A Professional ManualThe Tactile Working Memory Scale (TWMS) is designed to give professionals tools to identify and assess tactile working memory in persons with deafblindness. |
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Developing an Effective IEP for Children with Deaf-Blindness: A Parent Mini-GuideDeveloping an Effective IEP for Children with Deaf-Blindness: A Parent Mini-Guide is a resource that is designed to guide families through the development of an individualized education program for a child who is deafblind. |
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Deafblindness: Educational Service GuidelinesThese Educational Service Guidelines are designed to provide a framework from which meaningful, appropriate programming can be developed for students with deafblindness, i.e. a dual sensory impairment, or a combined vision and hearing loss. |
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Braille Books with a Character Who Is Blind and/or Deaf for Middle & High SchoolAre you looking for braille books with a character who is blind and/or deaf for middle & high school students? Check out this list for students with visual impairments or deafblindness! |
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Understanding Learning Challenges for Children and Young People with Multi- Sensory ImpairmentsRecording of multi-sensory impairment seminar held in Melbourne, Australia, May 28, 2018, focusing on CHARGE Syndrome, with presentations by Prof. Tim Hartshorne, Prof. Nancy Hartshorne & David Brown |
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READY Tool: Readiness Evaluation of Transition to Adulthood for Deaf-Blind YouthA free online resource designed to help teams working with children and youth who are deafblind to identify best practices for the transition from school to adult life. |
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Informal Functional Hearing Evaluation (IFHE)Overview of the Informal Functional Hearing Evaluation (IFHE), which is designed to help determine the impact of a potential hearing loss |
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Sound Travels: Evaluation, Collaboration, and Development Tools for Individuals who are DeafBlindA collection of documents on special considerations for Orientation and Mobility (O&M) for students who are deafblind. |
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Questions to Ask Your Child's AudiologistWondering what to ask your child's audiologist? This list of questions can help you get started! |
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A Curriculum for Multi-Sensory-Impaired ChildrenFree curriculum for learners with multi-sensory impairment (deafblind) with multiple disabilities |
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Story about 7-year-old boy who is deafblindInspirational story of a boy who is deafblind due to meningitis, but has learned braille and more! |
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Touch and Feel Valentine's Day BookThis touch and feel Valentine's Day book was modified by adding textured hearts and the word "heart' in braille. |
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Journal of Deafblind Studies on CommunicationFree online journal about communication for individuals who are deafblind |
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Literacy: It All ConnectsThis website has lots of ideas and resources for promoting literacy for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. |
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Assessments for Hearing & Functioning of the EarAn overview of assessments for hearing and functioning of the ear |
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Including Children with Cochlear Implants in General Education Elementary Classrooms10 strategies and teaching tips for regular education teachers working with students and children with cochlear implants. |
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Confessions of a Deafblind MotherThis mother who is deafblind shares reflections about her experiences |
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Communication Technology for Persons Who Are DeafblindWebcast presents an overview of communication technology for people who are deafblind |
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All Children Can ReadThis website is devoted to literacy for children with a combined vision and hearing loss or deafblindness. Helpful strategies and assessment |
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Communication PortfoliosCommunication portfolios are a helpful tool for teams working with children who are deafblind, or who are blind or visually impaired with additional disabilities. |