Slideshow created by a Secondary school-aged student to highlight her work experience, preferences, accommodations needed for academics, technology, mobility, and her future plans.

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9/20/2021

Poor post-school outcomes for students who are deaf-blind has been a serious problem for many years. Most youth are unemployed, living at home with parents, and socially isolated. Gaining employment is one of the most important early milestones of adulthood for all youth, but is often difficult for those with significant disabilities, including individuals who are deaf-blind. Because studies have found that paid work experiences are consistently associated with employment after exiting the school system, they are a key goal for students, their families, and transition teams. Customized employment, a process that personalizes the relationship between an employee and employer in a way that meets the needs of both, is a useful strategy for making this happen. Join Mike Fagbemi to learn more about the National Center for Deaf-Blindness Transition Initiative and strategies that are proving successful in leading to positive employment outcomes for individuals who are deafblind.

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2/23/2021

Learn about the variety of services available for youth age 14-22, transition, and adult programs to support people with visual impairments to prepare, obtain, engage, and maintain competitive employment.

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1/21/2021

9/17/2020 Join David Wiley & Eva Thompson Lavigne from TSBVI Outreach on our September 17th Coffee Hour as they discuss, share stratgies and resources that VI Professionals can use to to engage and partner with families as they prepare for their child to graduate and enter adult life. Click the Attachment button to download a transcript and/or handout.

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9/17/2020

11/30/2017 This is a 5-part series of webinars that will focus on a variety of topics, such as setting up a classroom and schedule, choosing materials, addressing the student with CVI, using Active Learning with older students and information on research related to Active Learning. Various guest speakers will be a part of this year’s presentations. Click the Chapters button above to view individual segments: - Intro & Forum Question - Review Active Learning Key Points - Active Learning Approach with Older Students - Equipment for Older Learners - Discussion Click the Attachment button to download a transcript, audio file, and/or handout.

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12/14/2017

Larry and Denise Sewell are parents of a child with deafblindness. Their son will graduate from school soon and return to his home community as a young adult. "Taking the Bull by the Horns," describes the determination and support the Sewell's needed to help make their transition plan a success. Recorded at the 2015 Deafblind Symposium in Austin, TX. Click the Resources button for a transcript (txt), handout (pdf) and/or audio recording (mp3).

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2/9/2016

11/12/2015 The EXIT and Post Secondary Programs at TSBVI serve 18-22 year olds who are blind or visually impaired. Assistant Principal for EXIT, Tad Doezema, and Post Secondary Coordinator, Linda Locke provide a side-by-side comparison of the two programs, in order to help professionals and family members determine which program is most appropriate for their student or child. Click the Chapters button above to view individual segments: - Introduction - Similarities & Differences - Eligibility Criteria - Costs - Living Arrangement - Student Examples - Transition Planning - Program Duration - Resources Click the Resources button for a transcript (txt), handout (pdf) and/or audio recording (mp3).

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12/10/2015

09/10/2015 This webinar is a continuation of last year's series on the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) and focuses on the importance of the ECC for students with visual impairments, its impact on them and their families, and the role that family members can play in addressing the ECC. Presenters Ann Adkins, Jean Robinson, and Edgenie Bellah discuss family partnerships with education, government, and advocacy organizations such as DARS-DBS, DBMAT and TAPVI. Click the Chapters button above to view individual segments: - Introduction - Partners for Success - DARS DBS - DBMAT - TAPVI Click the Resources button for a transcript (txt), handouts (zip) and/or audio recording (mp3).

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10/5/2015