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Lessard, Kevin J. – 1982
The paper describes the community residence and independent living services offered by Perkins School for the Blind which serves multi-impaired, blind, visually impaired, and deaf blind individuals. The first part reviews existing community living options and emphasizes the need for thorough diagnosis, extensive training in daily living skills and…
Descriptors: Blindness, Community Programs, Daily Living Skills, Deaf Blind
Peer reviewedRiester, Albert E. – American Annals of the Deaf, 1992
This article discusses development and implementation of a community-based residential program for deaf blind young adults at the Hilltop House (Texas). The article outlines principles of sound management, realistic staff expectations, developmentally appropriate activities, family participation, crisis management, medication, and close…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Community Programs, Deaf Blind, Family Involvement
Download full textLunden, Janet, Ed. – 1990
The California State guidelines are presented for identifying, assessing, and providing services to deaf blind individuals. Chapter 1 focuses on identification with sections on definition, etiology, referral, and unique educational needs (e.g., vision, audition, behavior, daily living). Chapter 2 discusses student assessment. Sections cover:…
Descriptors: Administration, Ancillary School Services, Deaf Blind, Early Childhood Education
Georgia State Dept. of Education, Atlanta. Office of Instructional Services. – 1986
The manual is intended to help local education agencies implement Georgia's laws for providing effective instructional programs for deaf-blind children. A definition and eligibility criteria for deaf-blind children are presented. A section discussing due process considers screening, referral, comprehensive evaluation, individualized education…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Deaf Blind, Definitions, Delivery Systems
