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Juanito will be attending a new school next year and I am concerned that this school might not have the services to meet his needs. I think this is the concern of many parents. My recommendation for the school district is to look at every case individually, to find the resources our children need, and to give our children the opportunity to show what they are capable of doing. What we would like Juanito and other children like him to do is to learn to be independent in life. I recommend that all families start looking for school programs a year in advance and to have everyone work together as a team—this helps ensure positive results.

~ Rosa Salas, mother of Juanito

What Does a Program Look Like for a Deaf-Blind Child?

From Practitioners and Professionals...

Education
This short article from the Minnesota Deaf-Blind Project provides you with two short lists: the educational challenges your child faces and the kinds of instructional strategies needed for your child to learn and develop.

Teaching Strategies and Content Modifications for the Child with Deaf-Blindness
Uses a case example to illustrate how deaf-blindness compounds the need for modifications and strategies to insure student learning.

Fundamental Classroom Conditions to Enhance Learning Experiences for Students Who Are Deaf-Blind
This article from CA DB Services by Gloria Rodriguez-Gil focuses on the how-to of three important conditions that are integral for learning.

The Roles and Responsibilities of Team Members for a Student Who is Deaf-Blind
This article, a follow up to the one above, describes the various educational professionals who will work with your child.

Who's Who on the DB Team - It Takes a BIG Village!
Describes the roles and responsibilities of team members

From Parents…

What Inclusion Means to Us
A mom from Colorado talks about her son's education at their local elementary school.

It Sounds Nice, But is Inclusion Really Worth It?
A parent discusses what she feels have been the advantages of placing their son in a fully inclusive setting in their local district.

Just Say No to Drive-bys
A mother recounts her decision to place her daughter in a private school.