81. Deafblindness - Oregon Department Of Education Home Policy Federal IDEA Specific Disabilities deafblindness. deafblindness.Deafblind Having both hearing and visual impairments, http://www.ode.state.or.us/policy/federal/idea/specifdisabil/deafbdef.aspx

State Directory Agencies A-Z About Oregon.gov Oregon.gov Sitemap ... Federal Deafblindness Deafblind - Having both hearing and visual impairments, the combination of which causes such severe communication and other developmental and educational problems that the child cannot be accommodated in special education programs designed solely for students having hearing or visual impairments; Eligibility - If a child is suspected of having deaf/blindness, the child shall be evaluated using the minimum evaluation procedures in sections (7) and (11) of this rule. For a child suspected of having deaf/blindness, the child shall meet one or more of the following minimum criteria: (A) The child meets the minimum criteria for both vision impairment and hearing impairment in sections (7) and (11) of this rule; or (B) The child meets the minimum criteria for either vision impairment or hearing impairment of sections (7) or (11) of this rule and demonstrates inconsistent or inconclusive responses in an assessment of the other sensory area. If the child demonstrates inconsistent or inconclusive responses in an assessment of the other sensory area, a functional assessment must be administered by a state licensed educator of the visually impaired, a state licensed educator of the hearing impaired or an audiologist licensed by a State Board of Examiners in Speech Pathology and Audiology; or (C) The child meets the minimum criteria for either vision impairment or hearing impairment of sections (7) or (11) of this rule and has a degenerative disease or pathology that affects the acuity of the other sensory area.

82. VidensCentret For DøvBlindBlevne - Facts - Aquired Deafblindness A distinction is made between congenital and acquired deafblindness. People withacquired deafblindness have lost their sight and hearing in the course of http://www.dbcent.dk/dbbweb/homepage.nsf/hdocsuk/0301

Information center for aquired deafblindness Home Contact Materials Facts Other resources On aquired deafblindness On the information centre Dansk udgave Acquired deafblindness There are an estimated 1,100 people in Denmark with acquired deafblindness. By far the greatest number of these are elderly people who have become deafblind as a result of age-related impairments. According to the Nordic definition "a person is deafblind when he/she has a severe degree of combined visual and auditory impairment". Some deafblind people are totally deaf and blind, while the majority retain some sight and/or hearing. A distinction is made between congenital and acquired deafblindness. People with acquired deafblindness have lost their sight and hearing in the course of their childhood, adolescence or adulthood i.e. after having developed an auditive and/or visual frame of reference and acquiring a language, whether oral or sign language. The combination of the two disabilities makes it difficult for people who are deafblind to utilize any residual sight or hearing which they may retain. A person who is, for example, "only" hard of hearing can to some extent compensate by lip-reading, while for those with acquired deafblindness, this possibility is severely curtailed. Deafblindness is thus a specific and unique disability, requiring specialized medical aids and assistance. This is particularly true as regards the need of the deafblind person to communicate, gain access to information and news, and to be able to move around independently in their environment.

83. Materials Presentation Work with elderly persons with acquired deafblindness in Denmark Workshop presentation at the World Conference on deafblindness, Lisbon, http://www.dbcent.dk/uk/materials.htm

Materials Materials in English Materials in Danish Materials in English The following materials, produced and published by the Information Center, are available in English. You can order them by e-mail to the Information Center . Some of the materials can be read on our web site. Video: "Contact Persons for the Deafblind " This video describes the function of the Danish contact persons working together with deafblind people and, through that, the importance of contact persons for deafblind people in Denmark. The video also provides a general insight in the daily life of people with acquired deafblindness. 23 minutes. (Available in both PAL and NTSC.) Price: 100 Danish Kroner plus shipping Video: "Something can be done - a video about deafblind elderly "

84. Tygo Health And Fitness: Disabilities: Deafblindness AZ to deafblindness is here to try and help Deafblind people on the net And makepeople more DeafBlind Info Minnesota s Online deafblindness Resource http://www.tygo.com/Dir/Health_and_Fitness/Disabilities/Deafblindness

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85. Untitled Document CBSS Logo, Maryland s Project on deafblindness. A project committed to enhancingthe lives of Maryland s children who have dual sensory impairments. http://www.education.umd.edu/Depts/EDSP/Connections/db_definition.html

Maryland's Project on Deafblindness A project committed to enhancing the lives of Maryland's children who have dual sensory impairments. Home Project Abstract Resources What is Deafblindness? DB-LINK The National Information Clearinghouse On Children Who Are Deaf-Blind Overview on Deaf-Blindness Barbara Miles Barbara Miles is a communication specialist/consultant and teacher, experienced with all ages and levels of persons who are deaf-blind. She has taught regional, national and international seminars on communication issues for children who are deaf-blind. Her articles have been published in the Journal of Vision Impairments and Blindness, Deafblind Education, and regional newsletters. July 2000 Revised What Is Deaf-Blindness? It may seem that deaf-blindness refers to a total inability to see or hear. However, in reality deaf-blindness is a condition in which the combination of hearing and visual losses in children cause "such severe communication and other developmental and educational needs that they cannot be accommodated in special education programs solely for children with deafness or children with blindness" ( 34 CFR 300.7 ( c ) ( 2 ), 1999) or multiple disabilities. Children who are called deaf-blind are singled out educationally because impairments of sight and hearing require thoughtful and unique educational approaches in order to ensure that children with this disability have the opportunity to reach their full potential.

86. Nordisk Uddannelsescenter For Døvblindepersonale 177 Basic Rehabilitation for Persons with Acquired deafblindness The coursewill provide basic knowledge about acquired deafblindness and the http://www.nud.dk/en/kurser/enkurserindex.htm

Nordisk Uddannelsescenter for D¸vblindepersonale Suomeksi English Sitemap Udskriv ... KURSER OG KONFERENCER Sidste nyt To be or to become To be or to become: Language and learning in the lives of young deaf children Kalender Usher Rubella Det efterspurgte dokument blev ikke fundet. Beklager. Nordisk Uddannelsescenter for D¸vblindepersonale Slotsgade 8 DK-9330 Dronninglund Danmark Tlf. : +45 9647 1600 Fax. : +45 9647 1616 E-mail: nud@nud.dk

87. Definition Of Deafblindness It may seem that deafblindness refers to a total inability to see or hear.However, in reality deafblindness is a condition in which the combination of http://www.ssco.org/ocdbe/deafblind.html

Definition of Deafblindness It may seem that deafblindness refers to a total inability to see or hear. However, in reality deafblindness is a condition in which the combination of hearing and visual losses in children cause "such severe communication and other developmental and educational needs that they cannot be accommodated in special education programs solely for children with deafness or children with blindness" (34 CFR 300.7 (c) (2), 1999) or multiple disabilities. Children who are called deafblind are singled out educationally because impairments of sight and hearing require thoughtful and unique educational approaches in order to ensure that children with this disability have the opportunity to reach their full potential. If a child who is deafblind has some usable vision and/or hearing, as many do, her or his world will be enlarged. Many children called deafblind have enough vision to be able to move about in their environments, recognize familiar people, see sign language at close distances, and perhaps read large print. Others have sufficient hearing to recognize familiar sounds, understand some speech, or develop speech themselves. The range of sensory impairments included in the term "deafblindness" is great.

88. CACDP UNDERSTANDING DEAFBLINDNESS TRAINING VIDEO CACDP UNDERSTANDING deafblindness TRAINING VIDEO. Price £19.95. Designed tocomplement the UNDERSTANDING deafblindness TRAINING PACKS this video provides http://www.forestbooks.com/pages/Categories/Books/000001138x.html

Shopping Controls Add this item to your shopping basket View your shopping basket or go to the checkout View the books in this category View the main categories page CACDP UNDERSTANDING DEAFBLINDNESS: TRAINING VIDEO CACDP Price : £19.95 Designed to complement the UNDERSTANDING DEAFBLINDNESS TRAINING PACKS this video provides a basic understanding and awareness of deafblindness and its effects on communication, mobility and access to information, and basic practical skills in communication and guiding. It illustrates the knowledge and skills required to ensure safe, responsible service provision and to help ensure that deafblind people have the opportunity to achieve their full potential. VIDEO 30 mins. 2003

89. Wolverhampton City Council - Deafblindness Explaination of what deafblindness is and also help that is available for thosewho are Deafblind. http://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk/health_social_care/disabilities/physical/visual/

Skip Navigation Home A to Z News ... Visual impairment Deafblindness There are more than 250,000 people in the United Kingdom who have combined hearing and sight problems - they are said to be deafblind. Being Deafblind means that you have severe problems with sight and hearing. It does not necessarily mean that you are completely deaf or completely blind. In fact, most Deafblind people can see or hear a little. Although some can't see or hear anything. A unique disability The combination of sensory loss makes deafblindness a unique disability. It can affect different people in different ways. A Deafblind person may have difficulties with communication, mobility and getting the right information. He or she may become socially isolated and be lonely and bored. How we help With help and support, deafblind people can lead independent and fulfilling lives. Social Services has a team who work with people with physical and sensory disabilities. The team is based at the Neville Garratt Centre The centre is in Bell Street opposite the entrance to the Mander Shopping Centre. We employ a specialist worker at the centre to give help and support to those who are Deafblind. The centre is run by Social Services and it has been adapted so that it is easy to use for those with disabilities.

90. Educational Programming For Individuals With Deafblindness Roseanna C Davidson, Texas Tech University. Herbert Miller, St Joseph’s Schoolfor the Blind. Michael Collins, Hilton/Perkins National Program. Introduction http://www.ed.arizona.edu/dvi/Postion Papers/deafblind.htm

Educational Programming for Individuals with Deaf-Blindness Roseanna C Davidson, Texas Tech University Herbert Miller, St Joseph’s School for the Blind Michael Collins, Hilton/Perkins National Program Introduction Deaf-blindness is a term which indicates that there are deficits in both the auditory and visual senses, creating the need for modification of special educational practices for individuals with either deafness, blindness, or retardation alone. The term is best applied from a functional perspective which goes beyond medical and clinical determination of severity of two major sensory deficits. Historically, we have evidence that individuals with deaf-blindness can be educated successfully. However, until the middle of the 1960’s, individuals identified as having deaf-blindness were born with such infrequency that educational programs for them were available only in a few locations. With the rubella epidemic in the 1960’s came an increase in the number of children who were diagnosed as having congenital deaf-blindness. This larger population created a need for the development of programs, curricula, methods, materials, and trained personnel to meet the students’ educational requirements in locations throughout the world.

91. Paths To Equal Opportunity Historic European Recognition Of Historic European Recognition of deafblindness. Author Howitt, Richard, MarioMantovani, Elizabeth Lynne, Patricia Mckenna Ilda Figueiredo http://www.equalopportunity.on.ca/eng_t/subject/index.asp?action=search_7&file_i

92. RRTC On Blindness And Low Vision deafblindness Publications. Communication Observation Schedule (1992). Priced at$10. This manual provides for the structured observation of communication http://www.blind.msstate.edu/deafblindness.html

The Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Blindness and Low Vision Deafblindness Publications Communication Observation Schedule (1992). Priced at: $10 This manual provides for the structured observation of communication with a student who is deaf-blink and is moving from the pre-language level to the use of true words. The book provides educators with an instrument to facilitate the observation of a previously neglected level of communication, which relates language to communication, and recognizes "no behavior" as a reasonable response. The manual defines 12 communication modes and describes how to rate them using a videotape of student-teacher interactions. A copy of the instrument is included in the manual and may be photocopied for use by educators. Selected Readings on the Preparation of Personnel for the Education of Students who are Deaf-Blind Priced at: $15 These readings were selected to survey the field of education of students who are deaf-blind with respect to teacher preparation. The readings cover a span of 16 years. Teaching Youth who are Deaf-Blind (1990) Annotated Bibliography $10 This publication is designed to be of assistance to teachers who have little or no previous teaching experience working with individuals who are deaf-blind. Topical sections begin with explanatory text followed by a related annotated bibliography. An author index is included.

93. Write To Us At Senseind@vsnl.com About Us Mission Situation deafblindness is a combination of visual and hearing impairments and comes in deafblindness causes unique problems. The problems come from the fact that http://www.romabhansali.com/MyWebSites/sense/deafblindness.htm

Write to us at: senseind@vsnl.com about us mission situation ... newsletter Deafblindness is a combination of visual and hearing impairments and comes in varying degrees. Because 95 per cent of all we learn comes through our eyes and ears, so one can imagine the challenges faced by deafblind people. Deafblindness causes unique problems. The problems come from the fact that the combined visual and hearing loss gives a very distorted picture of the world around us and leads to immense difficulties in understanding and communication. For the young child who is deafblind,the world is initially much narrower. If the child is profoundly deaf and totally blind, his or her experience of the world extends only as far as his fingertips can reach. Such children are effectively alone if no one is touching them. Though deafblindness presents many unique challenges to both those who have visual and hearing impairments and to their families and friends, but these challenges are by no means unachievable. Many persons who are deafblind have achieved a quality of life that is excellent such as Helen Keller top

94. Deafblindness GoGuides Health Fitness Disabilities deafblindness. http://www.goguides.org/topic/15377.html

Deafblindness GoGuides Disabilities > Deafblindness Sponsored Ads: Office Supplies Office Furniture - Free Shipping Free Web Directory: Dirone.com knows what you will ask and replies accurately. Sportsbook - the sports betting specialist with NFL, NBA and NCAA odds. Casino - Come join the greatest internet gambling experience. Join i-casino.com Casino-on-Net: Best Online Casino since 1996! - Claim your $200 Free Bonus! Free Link Popularity Guide. Results 1 - 3 of 3 found in "Deafblindness": A-Z to Deafblindness Resource for Blind or deaf people, and especially deafblind people, and those who provide specialised services for those who are deafblind. http://www.deafblind.com/ DeafBlind Info A vast collection of information and resources about combined vision and hearing loss, in Minnesota and around the world. http://www.deafblindinfo.org/ Great Lakes Area Regional Center for Deafblind Education Provides technical assistance to families, educational personnel, and other service providers through training efforts and the dissemination of information on innovative approaches to educating childr http://www.ssco.esu.k12.oh.us/deafblind/

95. Descriptors For Congenital And Acquired Deafblindness Congenital deafblindness Acquired deafblindness. Congenital deafblindness.People who are born with hearing and sight impairment may display any of the http://www.devon.gov.uk/index/socialcare/sensory_disability/deafblind/descriptor

Devon County Council info@devon.gov.uk County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter EX2 4QD Skip Navigation Home Text Only Accessibility ... Discover Devon Personalise text size site contrast you are in: home social care sensory disability deafblind ... Deafblind Descriptors for congenital and acquired deafblindness Congenital deafblindness Acquired deafblindness Congenital deafblindness People who are born with hearing and sight impairment may display any of the following characteristics: no response to sound and / or light tactile defensiveness - avoiding touch (children - especially younger children) problems with eye contact or social participation at an early age slowness in developing and generalising skills (children) adopting an unusual posture for undertaking tasks - using residual hearing or sight eccentrically (children) difficulty in making sense of the world around them developmental delay personalised methods of communication repetitive behaviour behaviour likely to harm themselves or others withdrawal / isolation use of smell, taste, touch to gain information back to top Acquired deafblindness People who acquire a hearing and sight impairment later in life may display any combination of the following characteristics: Hearing non-response when you speak from behind need for the television / radio / stereo to be louder than is comfortable for others difficulty following speech with unfamiliar people or accents difficulty following changes of speaker during conversation lack of awareness of noises outside immediate environment, for example: building works, traffic noise

96. CPD: Inclusion And Special Education - Multisensory Impairment (Deafblindness) P The programme covers the causes and implications of deafblindness, the processesof sight and hearing, working with sensory impairments, the development of http://www.education.bham.ac.uk/programmes/pgrad/cpd/profiles/speced/msi.htm

Continuing Professional Development University Fast Find Site Index Schools / Departments Telephone Directory Email Directory Useful Contacts Frequently Asked Questions Directions / Maps Acronym Directory Vacancies School Home Programmes Postgraduate CPD ... Subjects MSI Overview Welcome Introduction Distance Education Summary of Requirements ... International Students Browse Programmes By A to Z By Subject By Mode of Delivery Enquiries Programme Enquiries Application Forms Brochure Requests Order a Prospectus ... Fees Information Central Resources International Office Telephone Directory Email Directory Search our School (www.education.bham.ac.uk) Search WWW Multisensory Impairment (Deafblindness) AdCert, BPhil, PGCert, PGDip, MEd. Distance education Awards Programme Aims Programme Content Entry Requirements ... Further Information This programme enables teachers and others working in education related fields to work more effectively with learners who are deafblind (multisensory impaired). Some students are teachers working with children or adults, but others are from social services, medical, or residential work.

97. DEAFBLINDNESS: Contact A Family - For Families With Disabled Children: Informati Contact a Family is a UK charity for families with disabled children. We offerinformation on specific conditions and rare disorders. http://www.cafamily.org.uk/Direct/d15.html

printer friendly DEAFBLINDNESS home how we can help medical information index of conditions ... how you can help Did you find this page helpful? yes no Deafblindness - sometimes known as dual sensory impairment or multi-sensory impairment - is a combination of sight (see entry, Visual Impairment ) and hearing difficulties (see entry, Deafness ). Some individuals will be literally deaf and blind; many others will have some sight and/or hearing that they can make use of. Most deafblind people will have difficulties with communication, mobility and access to information. An individual may be born deafblind (called congenital deafblindness) or acquire deafblindness later in life, and the needs and problems of these two groups are different. People born deafblind will often have other difficulties to cope with. They may have physical disabilities, learning difficulties, experience delays in learning, or have challenging behaviour. In the past, the predominant cause of congenital deafblindness was rubella. If a woman catches rubella in early pregnancy, it can be passed on and cause damage to the unborn child - including vision and hearing impairment, heart defects and damage to the central nervous system. Today, deafblindness is caused by a wide range of factors including premature birth, plus a range of syndromes and conditions such as

98. DSI Newsletter Winter 1997, Learning About Deafblindness 1 the second National Conference on deafblindness was taking place in Schedule Calendars for Students with deafblindness had wonderful ideas for http://www.sesa.org/newsltr/dsiw97/learn1.html

SESA - Alaska Dual Sensory Impairment Services 2217 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, Alaska 99507 sesa@sesa.org Keeping in Touch Newsletter, Winter 1997 Learning About Deafblindness by Cheri Scott, parent My learning started when I met my seat mate on the flight taking us to Washington, DC. Our children had much in common. Both of our children were born prematurely with complications that lead to vision, cognitive, and motor impairment, as well as other disabilities. Both had very recent diagnosis of hearing impairments. "Deafblind" had now been added to the other labels used to describe their special needs and we were trying to come to terms with what that meant to our children and our families. We put our ten and a half hours flying time to good use, getting to know each other, comparing our kids, sharing their successes, and our concerns about what this new label would mean to them. I was surprised we had voices left when we landed! Each session I attended at the conference provided me with some new idea to bring back and try at home or at school. Listening to fathers discuss their role in a changing society reminded me of the very different ways my husband and I reacted each time our son received a new diagnosis. Hearing of the pain, victimization, and loneliness of childhood and adolescence experienced by individuals who are deafblind was heart wrenching. The audience, mostly parents, was stunned. Many parents voiced concerns about letting their children be exposed to such treatment but had few solutions for preventing it. It was emotionally draining, but a session I'm glad I attended.

99. DSI Newsletter Winter 1997, Learning About Deafblindness 3 Over 800 people attended the National Conference on deafblindness. Individuals withdeafblindness, parents, teachers, case managers, and interpreters were http://www.sesa.org/newsltr/dsiw97/learn3.html

SESA - Alaska Dual Sensory Impairment Services 2217 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, Alaska 99507 sesa@sesa.org Keeping in Touch Newsletter, Winter 1997 Learning About Deafblindness, Part 3 by Laura Ownby, parent Last March my daughter, Lizzy, was diagnosed with a definitive hearing loss. I wasn't too surprised by the diagnosis. It was just another link in a long chain of ailments since Lizzy's premature birth at six months. Shortly after this new diagnosis, we received some correspondence from a new organization called Alaska Dual Sensory Impairment Services (DSI); another set of do-gooders trying to help. Then one day, I received a phone call from DSI Services with an invitation to attend the National Deafblind Conference in Washington, DC. I'd never been to Washington, DC and I love a good adventure, so I accepted the invitation. Then the reality started to sink in. I began to feel scared and unworthy of such a generous act. My daughter could see with her glasses and she could hear many sounds. Although she couldn't do either one very well, she had learned to adapt to a sighted world and used spoken language. My thoughts were reeling"What could they teach me? I won't fit in. We don't measure up." I mustered my courage, attended the conference, and had one of the most unique and profound experiences of my life. Washington is a utopia of culture. Amidst the strange and new sights, sounds, and smells, I discovered a culture I hadn't imagined existed, the deafblind culture. Over 800 people attended the National Conference on Deafblindness. Individuals with deafblindness, parents, teachers, case managers, and interpreters were all in attendance. Everyone joined together for the sole purpose of learning and supporting one another.

100. Deafblindness - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia deafblindness (or deafblindness) is the condition of a person who is both Sense.org.uk reports that the biggest cause of deafblindness in children in http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deafblindness

Wikimedia needs your help in the final day of its fund drive. See our fundraising page Over US$240,000 has been donated since the drive began on 19 August. Thank you for your generosity! Deafblindness From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Deafblindness (or deaf-blindness ) is the condition of having little or no useful sight and hearing . As with the word " Deaf ", it can be capitalized to indicate that it is a culture; some prefer the spelling "DeafBlind". Deafblind people have an experience quite distinct from people who are only deaf or blind and not both. The most well known Deafblind person is the author, activist and lecturer Helen Keller Contents Communication Causes Acquired Congential ... edit Communication Deafblind people communicate in many different ways, determined by the nature of their condition, the age of onset, and what resources are available to them. For example, someone who grew up deaf and experienced vision loss later in life is likely to use a tactile mode of a deaf sign language ; others who grew up blind and later acquired deafness are more likely to use a tactile mode of their spoken/written language. Methods of communication include: Use of residual hearing (speaking clearly

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