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Training description: The Open Hands, Open Access (OHOA) DeafBlind Learning Modules are a national resource designed to increase awareness, knowledge, and skills related to supporting and teaching students who are deafblind and emergent communicators being served in educational settings (ages 3 21). Guided coursework using four online modules of the training series:W & O Welcome and Orientation Module 1 Overview of DB Module 2 The Sensory System Module 4 Building Trusted Relationships Module 5 Availability for LearningThe training includes: Hosted module format with engaging case studies, videos, slideshows, short readings, interactive group discussions and more. Learning from experts, teachers, interveners, individuals with deafblindness, and families. Distance coaching, course CEUs Only 1-2 hours per week are needed to complete the modules (each module takes approximately 3 weeks to complete).Facilitated by Carolyn Monaco: Carolyn has worked in the field of deafblindness for over 40 years. Her experience includes intervening, consulting, training and teaching in the Intervenor Program at George Brown College in Toronto, Canada. Carolyn has also been one of the key presenters in MN DeafBlind Project s intervener weekend training series for many years. Her passion is assisting others to gain the skills and knowledge they need to improve the lives of those with deafblindness. She received an Anne Sullivan Macy Medal in 2018 for her outstanding work. When she isn t working, Carolyn enjoys travelling, gardening and decorating her home. |
