Potentials of three classifications of rubella deaf blind children are discussed. Potentials for children at the middle trainable level and below are discussed for the areas of communication skills, daily living skills, mobility and orientation, vocational effort, and self-control and social interaction. For children in the upper trainable through lower educable level, consideration is given to potentials in communication skills, independent daily living skills, mobility and orientation, vocational effort, and social interaction and recreational skills. Potentials for middle educable and above children are discussed for the areas of communication skills, independent daily living skills, mobility and orientation, vocational training and social interrelationships, and recreation. Attention is given to types of facilities and resources to meet needs of deaf blind persons as adults. The role of the general public is considered. (MYS)