Update — August 17, 2020
Are you interested or know someone who may be interested in participating in a Spanish-Language online self-study course about deafblindness?
California Deafblind Services is offering a FREE Pilot Spanish-Language Online Self-study course for Families of Children who are Deafblind.
September: An Overview of Deaf-Blindness and Instructional Strategies
October: The Role of the Intervener in Educational Settings
November: Understanding Communication Principles
Wednesdays September through November: 45-minute discussion sessions.
Registration open now!
Please contact Myrna Medina, Family Engagement Specialist
INFORMACION ACTUALIZADA 17 de Agosto del 2020:
¿Esta usted interesado? ¿O conoce a alguien que pueda estar interesado en participar en un curso
de autoaprendizaje en línea sobre sordoceguera?
California Deafblind Services esta ofreciendo un curso de aprendizaje piloto GRATUITO en línea en Español para familias de sordociegos.
¡Ya esta abierta la inscripción para el curso de autoaprendizaje en línea sobre sordoceguera!
El curso utilizara tres módulos de aprendizaje de Open Hands Open Access (OHOA) por
los próximos tres meses (un modulo por mes) con sesiones de discusión semanales
(Miércoles). Lectura y tarea serán en su propio tiempo durante el mes asignado y se
reunirán una vez por semana con el resto del grupo para discutir los temas.
26 de Agosto: Sesión de orientación, preguntas y respuestas sobre OHOA
Septiembre: Una perspectiva general de la cordoceguera y estrategias de instrucción.
Octubre: La función del interventor en el entorno educativo.
Noviembre : Comprensión de los principios de comunicación.
Curso de aprendizaje Gratuito en línea Español
¡Y esta abierta la inscripción!
Please contact Myrna Medina, Family Engagement Specialist at myrnam@sfsu.edu or 323-363-7499
Our Spring 2020 issue of reSources newsletter is available online!
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Building Peer Partnerships through Information Provision
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The Art of Persuasion and What We Can Learn from the World of Sales
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Confidently Engaging Yourself into Your Community: Lessons from “The Feeling Through Experience”
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Central Auditory Processing Disorder: The Hearing Equivalent of CVI Risk Factors, Features, and Strategies
Looking for Training Activities During School Closures?
High Quality Professional Development Available at No Cost!
Attention paraeducators, administrators and other educational service providers: During this unprecedented time of California school closures, CDBS reminds you that the Open Hands Open Access intervener training modules are available for self-paced, customized professional development. While designed for intervener training, the Open Hands Open Access modules are also being used by teachers, related service personnel, family members, and university-based teacher training programs.
There are 26 web-based Open Hands Open Access modules grouped into five categories:
Impact of Deafblindness on Learning
- An Overview of Deaf-Blindness and Instructional Strategies
- The Sensory System, the Brain, and Learning
- Building Trusted Relationships and Positive Self-Image
- Availability for Learning
- Concept Development and Responsive Environments
- Introduction to Orientation and Mobility for Interveners
- Touch for Connecting and Learning
Communication
- Understanding Communication Principles
- Emergent Communication
- Progressing from Non-Symbolic to Symbolic Communication and Complex Language
- Touch for Connection and Communication
- An Introduction to Sign Language and Braille
Promoting Learning
- Routines for Participation and Learning
- Calendars
- Intervener Strategies
- Social Skills and Peer Relationships
- Maximizing Vision and Hearing
- Accessing the Curriculum and Environment
- Behavior and Environmental Supports
- Orientation and Mobility in Everyday Routines
Preparing for Adult Life
- Self-Determination
- Transition to Adulthood and Community Living
- Sexuality
Professionalism
- The Role of the Intervener in Educational Settings
- Collaborative Teaming and Family Partnerships
- Values, Ethics and Professionalism
To access Open Hands Open Access, go to: https://www.nationaldb.org/products/modules/ohoa/
For more information, contact CDBS Project Coordinator Maurice Belote at mbelote@sfsu.edu or leave a voicemail message at 415-405-7558.
New area for online resources and ideas!
https://wakelet.com/@CaliforniaDeafblindServices
UPDATE — April 8, 2020
The CDBS / SFSU
The contents of this website were developed under a grant from the US Department of Education, #H326T180015. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the US Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. Project Officer, Susan Weigert.
