ERIC Number: ED531772
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2009-Jan
Pages: 4
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Transition. Practice Perspectives--Highlighting Information on Deaf-Blindness. Number 4
Malloy, Peggy; McGinnity, Betsy
National Consortium on Deaf-Blindness
Finding a job, learning to live independently, and obtaining further education are important goals for all young adults as they leave high school. But achieving these goals is often extremely difficult for students who are deaf-blind. Limited or absent hearing and vision, difficulties with communication, and the frequent presence of additional disabilities make the transition from school to adult life very challenging. Extensive, thoughtful transition planning is essential. In this publication, the authors introduce three young adults--Noah, Laura, and Patrick. Their stories illustrate important components of transition goals and services and show how creative, individually tailored assessment and planning can be used to promote employment, further education, and independence. [This publication was prepared with contributions from Jackie Kenley, Patrick Vellia, and Shelly Voelker.]
Descriptors: Deafness, Disabilities, Young Adults, Transitional Programs, Blindness, Normalization (Disabilities), Deaf Blind, Phenomenology, Individualized Education Programs, Developmental Studies Programs, Related Services (Special Education), Accessibility (for Disabled), Community Based Instruction (Disabilities), Educational Practices
National Consortium on Deaf-Blindness. Teaching Research Institute Western Oregon University 345 North Monmouth Avenue, Monmouth, OR 97361. Tel: 800-438-9376; Fax: 503-838-8150; e-mail: info@nationaldb.org; Web site: http://www.nationaldb.org
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: High Schools; Higher Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: Office of Special Education Programs (ED/OSERS)
Authoring Institution: National Consortium on Deaf-Blindness (NCDB)
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