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Hamre-Nietupski, Susan; And Others – Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (JASH), 1984
The paper discusses general considerations for selecting recreation/leisure skill targets for deaf/blind severely disabled individuals along with specific leisure task/materials adaptations. A pilot study is also presented illustrating such considerations and adaptations in teaching deaf/blind young adults to operate a tape player. (Author)
Descriptors: Deaf Blind, Leisure Time, Recreation, Severe Disabilities
Goetz, Lori; And Others – Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (JASH), 1991
Case studies are used to demonstrate several strategies used in the San Francisco Bay area to ensure the inclusion of persons with dual sensory impairments and other multiple disabilities in integrated community employment. Strategies include heterogeneous group placement, job restructuring, use of natural support, volunteerism, and social skills…
Descriptors: Adults, Deaf Blind, Interpersonal Competence, Job Placement
Giangreco, Michael F.; And Others – Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (JASH), 1991
This qualitative study identified 4 major themes during interviews with 28 families whose children have dual sensory impairments. Concerns clustered around parental perceptions of a "good life" for their children, and their experiences with fear, frustration, and change. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Deaf Blind, Family Problems, Interviews
Giangreco, Michael F.; And Others – Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (JASH), 1993
Two studies (with 78 experts in deaf blindness and multiple disabilities and 44 parents of children with deaf blindness) explored the content and social validity of an educational planning tool--COACH (Choosing Options and Accommodations for Children). Combined results provide initial validation that COACH is congruent with exemplary practice.…
Descriptors: Deaf Blind, Educational Planning, Educational Practices, Individualized Education Programs
Downing, June; Eichinger, Joanne – Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (JASH), 1990
This article on educating students with dual sensory impairments describes administrative and instructional strategies and effective use of personnel. Mainstreaming is advocated, and specific examples are given of practical intervention strategies for accommodating sensory impairments in integrated academic and social settings, such as tactile…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Deaf Blind, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education
Durand, V. Mark; Kishi, Gloria – Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (JASH), 1987
A consultation model provided technical assistance in the areas of behavior management and curriculum design for the treatment of severe behavior problems exhibited by persons with severe/profound retardation and dual sensory impairments (deaf/blind). Four of the five clients showed significant behavioral improvements as a result of the…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Consultants, Curriculum Development
Bullis, Michael; Otos, Maurine – Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (JASH), 1988
A national survey of state coordinators of specialized service programs for children with deaf-blindness examined program characteristics including administrative structure, teacher certification requirements, technical assistance, eligibility determination, educational placement, curricula/instructional settings, transition, and unmet educational…
Descriptors: Administration, Curriculum, Deaf Blind, Elementary Secondary Education
