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This course provides VR counselors and other related professionals with information and resources that will help them support individuals who are deaf-blind to find and maintain fulfilling employment that leads to a high quality of life.Although there are many references in this course to the vocational rehabilitation field, other professionals working with individuals who are deaf-blind can benefit from almost all of the information in this course as it is primarily focused on specific supports and strategies that can apply to a variety of situations.This module will focus on the role of the VR counselor when working with individuals who are deaf-blind. A brief introduction to communication, necessary accommodations and possible implications from various hearing and visual conditions will be provided in this module. However, HKNC highly recommends you consider the following courses to best meet the needs of your deaf-blind customers. Introduction to Deaf-Blindness and Etiologies Communicating with Individuals who are Deaf-Blind Remaining Current in the Deaf-Blind World |
