For Families

Families are integral members of the educational team of a child who is deaf-blind. They need to understand the various types educational services that can be provided to their child and how they function. VDBP can provide families with knowledge and skill to increase their parental involvement in educational and transitional opportunities.

Resources

IEP Meeting Checklist for Parents of Children with Deaf-Blindness
Are Intervener Services Appropriate for your Student with Deaf-Blindness? An IEP Team Discussion Guide

CHARGE Family Liaison

VDBP collaborates with the CHARGE Syndrome Foundation to provide support to families of children with CHARGE Syndrome, one of the leading causes of "deaf-blindness". The family liaison promotes connections among the CHARGE families in the state.

For more information on family supports, please contact VDBP's Family Engagement Coordinator Dawn Snow (peiferdm@vcu.edu).

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