Event Details

CE Program/Activity
 Working with Dual Sensory Loss: Learning with Helen Keller National Center for Deaf and Blind
Provider
 VA Long Beach Blind Rehabilitation Center
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Location
 Available Online
Date(s)
 July 12, 2023 - July 12, 2023
CE Hours
 1
Contact Information
 Silvia Vargas, COMS Long Beach Blind Rehab Specialist 562-826-8000 ext. 6586silvia.vargas@va.gov
Registration Information
 Participants must be currently employed by the Department of Veteran Affairs Review program description Attend and participate in 100% of program activity Sign in and out of training on Training Verification Sheet Complete online participant evaluation via Survey Monkey link provided
Fees
Description of CE Program/Activity
 People who are deafblind face unique challenges in their efforts to participate fully in our communities. Participants will learn about these challenges and the programs/services the Helen Keller National Center (HKNC) provides. Technology aimed to assist those that are deafblind reintegrate into the community will also be discussed. Please note, time will be available for questions and discussion at the end of the presentation.Learning Objectives:At the conclusion of this CE activity the participant will be able to:1.Identify the challenges faced by persons with deafblindness.2.Learn about the iCanConnect program and assistive technology available to assist people with deafblindness.3.Identify the services HKNC provides.