About this Event
What Is an Intervener?
An intervener is a trained paraprofessional staff member who works one-on-one with a child who has combined hearing and vision loss (deafblindness) to provide critical connections to other people and the environment. The intervener opens channels of communication between the child and others, provides access to information and the environment, and facilitates opportunities for learning and development.
What Is the Importance of an Intervener?
Combined hearing and vision loss creates unique and complex challenges. These challenges are mainly in the areas of communication, concept development, and social and emotional access and development. An intervener responds to these challenges by serving as a bridge to the world for the child who has both hearing and vision loss (deafblindness).
Friday 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Dinner at 4:30 pm provided)
Saturday 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Lunch provided)
October 25-26, 2024 Introduction to Deafblindness and Intervention
Carolyn Monaco, Intervener Trainer
November 15-16, 2024 Hearing and Vision Loss, Impact of Deafblindness
Kim Simshauser, Teacher of Blind/Visually Impaired
January 17-18, 2025 The Power of Touch
Lindsey Hegg, Teacher of Blind/Visually Impaired
February 21-22, 2025 Concept Development
Carolyn Monaco, Intervener Trainer
March 7-8, 2025 Communication and the Learner Who Is DeafBlind
Megan Mogan, Education Specialist, Arizona DeafBlind Project
April 25-26, 2025 The Importance of Self-Determination and Relationships
Emma Mayes, Teacher of Developmental Cognitive Disabilities
GRAD credit 1 credit for fall and 3 credits for spring
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
605 14th Ave SE, 605 14th Avenue Southeast, Aberdeen, United States
USD 250.00
