This course provides a brief overview of deaf-blindness. The course is designed for service providers and includes definitions, causes of deaf-blindness, communication strategies, assistive technology, and evidence-based recommendations regarding helping people who are deaf-blind obtain employment. (1.75 hours)

This course is available for CRC, ACVREP, and NBPCB credit.

Course Objectives:

1. Understand the definition of deaf-blindness and the impact of combined hearing and vision loss on life, including independence and employment.
2. Know about various methods of communication and communications systems used by individuals who are deaf-blind.
3. Understand the implications of time of on-set on communications and employment of individuals who are deaf-blind.
4. Learn the current employment research in deaf-blindness and implications for employment services to people who are deaf-blind.

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