Depending on your questions or concerns regarding a child who has both a hearing loss and vision problem, services might look very different.
One of our educational or family consultants might make a visit to a child’s home or school, to help the family or school team:
If you are a parent, you might simply want to talk with another parent on the phone, join a listserv to get information, borrow some videotapes or books, or be directed to some great websites. You might want information on training opportunities, or state or national conferences. Contact Tracy Jess or check our Resources section.
WSDS offers local, regional, and state trainings throughout the year on topics relating to children and youths with deaf-blindness. See our Training Calendar for information on upcoming training opportunities.
To see video clips of instructional strategies to use with deaf-blind children, see Video Clips. [coming soon]
For more information, contact Sandy Honeycutt or Tracy Jess:
425-917-7827 (Puget Sound ESD, Renton)
800-572-7000 (toll free in Washington state)