Supporting Children with Vision and Hearing Loss (formally What is Deafblindness?)
This product provides information for parents, teachers, and service providers concerning: visual impairments, hearing impairments, deafblind issues, communication, motor development, concept development, behavior problems, orientation and mobility, transition, and the Deafblind Census (see "Georgia Deafblind Census" elsewhere on this website for information on this subject.
Is Your Child Deaf/Hard of Hearing? If So... Has Your Child Had a Vision Exam?
This product discusses learning, eye problems, what to do, tests, and who to contact for more information about this subject.
Screening Protocol for Visual Impairments in Children Who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing.
This instrument is intended as a means to screen for vision problems that can occur to children who are deaf or hard of hearing. This product is also available on-line:
Vision Screening Monograph with CD
This monograph explains how to perform the Screening Protocol for Visual Impairments and has actual examples on the CD of parts of the instrument being used with a variety of children with sensory impairments. (Contact project to get your copy!)
The Georgia Directory of Services for Children & Young Adults with Deafblindness (2003).
This product provides a comprehensive listing of resources for those needing deafblind oriented services. See also "Related Organizations" elsewhere on this website.
Wading Through Unknown Waters: Parent Perspectives on Children, Disabilities, and the Educational Process.
This monograph consists of interviews with parents who have children with a wide range of disabilities, including deafb lindness. Each chapter presents each parent's story and perspective on finding out about their child's disability, encounters with medical services, early intervention experiences, school experiences, the IEP process, and desirable teacher traits. Some experiences are filled with successes, while others are filled with frustration. This monograph is highly recommended for teachers and parents alike. Contact the Georgia Sensory Assistance Project for your copy!
This product explains how children with sensory impairments, such as deafblindness, may have behavior problems when they are unable to communicate effectively. Communication strategies are provided. This produce is for parents, teachers, and service providers. Contact the Georgia Sensory Assistance Project for your copy!
(to be posted soon- contact project for material )
This brochure provides some critical information for parents to help prepare their child for school.
Early Transition Notebook
This product assists parent in transitioning from home/early
intervention services to school.
Become a SibTrainer to assist with SibShops (workshops for brothers and sisters who have a sibling who is deafblind) or to start your own SibShop in your area! Notebooks are only available to those who attend our training.
Needs tips on how to assist a child in dressing? This monograph is specially designed to assist with a child with a physical disability. The product is from the Bureau for Students with Physical/Health Impairments and being distributed through the Georgia Sensory Assistance Project. Contact us for your copy!