After working for the DeafBlind Project’s ECU Teacher Support Program for a couple of years as the designated person for Early Intervention, I have come to find out that one of the biggest issues facing DeafBlind Projects all over the country is the underreporting of children with DeafBlindness 0-3 on the states’ DeafBlind Census. It … Read more
Biases. We all have them. Whether we choose to acknowledge them or not. As teachers, we are held to a high standard to not let things get in the way of educating our students. We persevere through the hard times, behaviors, and trials all in the name of education. However, sometimes we still find ourselves … Read more
The East Carolina University Teacher Support Program for Learners with DeafBlindness offers services for teachers, administrators, and other professionals who work with students on the North Carolina DeafBlind census. We are here to help as you begin your school year or anytime through the year that you may want/need assistance! Please feel free to contact … Read more
Do you know of a child or family of a child, birth to 22, with both vision and hearing loss? There are free supports from the North Carolina DeafBlind Project that may be available to help! DeafBlindness is the combination of functional, medical, or progressive vision and hearing loss which may interfere with a child’s … Read more
The time has almost arrived! Summer is closing out and the school year is about to begin. A new school year obviously means new students and new challenges of how to meet the needs of each student. As you get to know them, it is vitally important to read the complete IEP, including goals/objectives and … Read more
This is my 10th year as a special education teacher for high school students. I love working with students that are often misunderstood and underestimated. I have found this passion by working with students with Autism and behaviors, and students with severe and profound disabilities. This school year has looked very different for me. Most … Read more
The summer is moving along now. We are starting to see school supplies in the stores and ads for back-to-school clothes. We are beginning to focus our concentration on what our classrooms will be like in the fall. While our minds are not filled with daily school responsibilities, it’s a great time to check out … Read more
Looking for summer ideas for your child or students with DeafBlindness? Check out this presentation about summer fun opportunities!
With summertime upon us, we can enjoy so many wonderful experiences that occur during the season. I love the sound of lawnmowers and the smell of freshly cut lawns. I love the feel of the dirt as I plant flowers except, of course when meeting up with fire ants that have invaded the flower pots. … Read more
Krystal Cooper has been working with DeafBlind students for 16 years. She decided to pursue DeafBlind intervener national certification because it would open job opportunities for her. During the process, she enjoyed taking pictures and videos of her students and creating portfolio artifacts. The portfolio gave her an inside look at the impact an intervener … Read more
