TITLE: Children Who Are Deaf-Blind


VISUAL DESCRIPTION: 
Throughout this video is a montage of photos and short video clips of student’s, who are deaf-blind, working with educators and interveners.  


[On Screen Text]:
Children who are Deaf-Blind
have a combination of vision and hearing loss
Many have additional disabilities
Children who are Deaf-blind
Often need additional support for communication


[Music]


BECKY:
Hi.
This is Becky.
Hi, Christoph, how are you?


IPAD:
I'm having a great day, thanks.


BECKY:
Oh, I'm so glad you're having a good day.


[On Screen Text]:
Children who are Deaf-blind
are educated in a variety of settings
They may be in the largest school districts
or the smallest country schools
All need access to appropriate supports
Teachers with special training in Deaf-Blindness
Evaluate students provide modifications, adaptations and technology


FEMALE SPEAKER 1:
She has to find it.


FEMALE SPEAKER 2:
It's a little more difficult,
because you're going to have then to look up.
You're going to have to look up.
There you go.
[CHEERING]
Good job, there you go.


[On Screen Text]:
Provide direct service
training, consultation, and technical assistance
Some students need additional one on one support
Interveners have received specialized training
in Deaf-Blindness
Interveners provide information
Support communication


FEMALE SPEAKER 3:
What do you want?
OK, take it.
OK.
Need a break.
So he chose, he needs a break.


[Music]


[On Screen Text]:
and support social and emotional wellbeing
Children who are Deaf-blind
appreciate opportunities to work
Enjoy family activities
May need assistance accessing leisure activities


[Music]


[On Screen Text]:
Children who are Deaf-blind 
are children first


FEMALE SPEAKER 4:
There it is.
Oh, there you go.
He found it.
Good job.