These federally funded services are provided at no cost to recipients.
Training
- provided statewide, regionally, and locally based on individual needs
- conducted in-person and/or using distance education technology
- on-going direct training and training of trainers for one-on-one aides (interveners) working with specific children with deaf-blindness
Consultation
- determined by coordinated intake process
- based on individual needs
- provided in person and/or by telephone, email, and video
Urgent On-Site Consultation
Provided in the cases of:
- sudden and significant decrease in hearing and/or vision
- significant and unexplainable changes in behavior
- a newly identified child who is not yet receiving any local educational or support services
Network of Family Support Providers
- support provided in collaboration with local Family Resource Centers by volunteers of the CDBS Network of Family Support Providers
- family-to-family support provided by telephone and/or email
- training on deaf-blindness provided to Family Resource Centers
Information Dissemination and Products
- reSources quarterly newsletter disseminated electronically in English and Spanish
- extensive reference library
- website that includes upcoming events, current and past issues of reSources, and useful links to other sites
- video tapes and fact sheets produced by CDBS on topics related to deaf-blindness
