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Students who are deafblind have combined vision and hearing disabilities which require specific instructional strategies that address their unique support needs. In combination, the impact of these conditions, with or without additional disabilities, is educationally significant. This includes students with conditions that put them at risk for future combined vision and hearing disabilities. Families and school teams of students who are deafblind are encouraged to explore the resources on this website, and reach out to their regional DeafBlind Project Consultants with questions and support needs.

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Resources

APR: Is a Career as a Teacher of the Deaf (ToD) Right for You? APR: Is a Career as a Teacher of the Deaf (ToD) Right for You? The APR: Career Exploration Series offers valuable insights into the various professional roles in special education and can educate students on potential career paths. This fact sheet highlights key aspects of a Teacher of the Deaf (ToD), such as daily responsibilities and the skills required for success. Visit the APR Repository to learn more about Pennsylvania's APR initiative.
APR: Is a Career as an Educational Audiologist Right for You? APR: Is a Career as an Educational Audiologist Right for You? The APR: Career Exploration Series offers valuable insights into the various professional roles in special education and can educate students on potential career paths. This fact sheet highlights key aspects of an Educational Audiologist, such as daily responsibilities and the skills required for success. Visit the APR Repository to learn more about Pennsylvania's APR initiative.
APR: Is a Career as an Educational Interpreter Right for You? APR: Is a Career as an Educational Interpreter Right for You? The APR: Career Exploration Series offers valuable insights into the various professional roles in special education and can educate students on potential career paths. This fact sheet highlights key aspects of an Educational Interpreter, such as daily responsibilities and the skills required for success. Visit the APR Repository to learn more about Pennsylvania's APR initiative.
Communication Considerations for Children Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Deaf-Blind Communication Considerations for Children Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Deaf-Blind This brochure discusses communication options and supports that are key to the success of a child who is deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind. It also emphasizes the role of the parent on the child's team and suggests resources for guidance and parental support.
Students Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Deaf-Blind: Safety Checklist for IEP Teams Students Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Deaf-Blind: Safety Checklist for IEP Teams This list is intended to guide discussions to determine needs and supports for students who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind during emergency situations.
Teachers' Desk Reference: DeafBlindness Teachers' Desk Reference: DeafBlindness

This issue of Teachers' Desk Reference focuses on what teachers need to know about educating students with deafblindness in the general education classroom, including the impact of deafblindness on a student's learning and best practices in programs for students with deafblindness. Order the Teachers' Desk Reference Series Bundle.

The Pennsylvania Deaf-Blind Project Brochure The Pennsylvania Deaf-Blind Project Brochure This brochure provides information about deaf-blindness and the Pennsylvania Deaf-Blind Project. Through PaTTAN, the Pennsylvania Deaf-Blind Project offers a variety of training, technical assistance, and resources to assist educators and families in the areas of assessment, instruction, and family involvement activities.
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Tim Knight PaTTAN - WEST
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