For Families
Technical AssistanceTechnical assistance can take many forms, and depends mainly on the needs of the child who is deafblind. Training
Training is tailored, as much as possible, to meet the individual needs of parents, educational teams, service providers and volunteers. RegistrationTo register a child who is deafblind, please download the Oregon DeafBlind Project Child Registration Form, fill it out and return. For more information, contact Lyn Ayer, |
Featured Program!Working with children who are deaf-blind is a joy and a challenge. Specialists, teachers, interveners and parents are constantly looking for new and creative ways to teach concepts, increase language and enhance social interactions. 
We would like to recognize these efforts and to share these innovations from outstanding programs in Oregon. Our first featured program is Woodland Elementary. Click to view an innovative use of technology in developing language, Lexi's Dictionary. SAVE THE DATE!Watch for the brochure to register for this free presentation. PRESENTER: Robbie Blaha, Education Specialist, Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Deafblind Outreach Assessment and Program Development for children with deafblindness and profound disabilities WHEN: Friday, May 4, 2012; 9:30a.m.-3:30 p.m. WHERE: Werner University Center, Western Oregon University, Monmouth, OR TOPICS: Assessing students with profound disabilities and Using assessment information for programming Click for more information. |
Past Events
Music & Movement for Children with Disabilities/Deafblind WorkshopOver 30 specialists from the fields of Vision, Hearing, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language, Early Intervention and Early Childhood attended the workshop. |
News & Events
Check out our Fall/Winter 2011 Newsletter - "Building Effective Programs" for book reviews, information on the functional use of music as a tool in education, and more. |
