Julia Brickhouse 
Many of us have played the game of Charades. It’s when a person acts out words or phrases and players have to guess what the person is trying to communicate. The person is not allowed to use verbal communication to give hints to the players. The participants must determine the word or phrase … Read more
Experience books provide very highly motivating and meaningful methods of developing communication and socialization within literacy lessons/events. They provide opportunities for students to use objects, pictures, or words that are familiar to them across different settings and with different people. The topics are endless and can grow with the student. These books are great for … Read more
By Nancy O’Donnell The Usher Syndrome Coalition – Building the Usher Syndrome Community, One Person at a Time. Usher syndrome (USH) is the most common genetic cause of combined deafness and blindness. It is a rare disease, impacting an estimated 400,000 individuals worldwide and 20-50,000 individuals in the United States. (1,2) While there is currently … Read more
Looking for summer ideas for your child or students with DeafBlindness? Check out this presentation about summer fun opportunities!
Tangible symbols are object or picture representations to support communication development. Chris Russell shares some very valuable information about using an individualized tangible system for individuals with DeafBlindness. DB Session: Chris Russell Tangible Symbols
We all have thoughts, opinions, and feelings but consider if you were not able to share them with others. Imagine the frustration! When you feel understood, it increases your confidence in communicating with others. You are more willing to share and reach out when you feel validated and recognized. The personal passport is a very … Read more
This blog is provided by David Pacetti, TVI, Gaston County Schools. Mr. Pacetti serves students at Webb Street School. It’s not one big conversation that makes the difference for two DB students at Webb St School. It’s a lot of little conversations. They usually start with “Have you seen…” and end with “What if we…”. … Read more
Every action has a reaction. Just imagine that you really wanted a drink of water but were not able to communicate your needs to anyone. So frustrating! Imagine if you had a headache and were not able to describe how you were feeling. Or what if you were having a bad day and weren’t able … Read more
It’s hard for us as hearing and sighted people to imagine what it would be like to have a dual sensory impairment. As I get older and my hearing and vision change, I am amazed at how dependent I am on my glasses! Sometimes when I go to the store I might come home with … Read more