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Together We Can: The Virginia Deaf-Blind Project

Overview
This project provides training and technical assistance for children (birth to 22) who have dual sensory impairments (deaf blindness) in community and school settings. (Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs.)

Major Activities

• Provide information and training on educating, screening, and identifying children who have dual sensory (deaf-blind) impairments
• Assist in building partnerships with parents, families, and community members
• Present strategies and information on how to include children who are deaf and blind in general education settings
• Consult with educators, families, and service providers to meet the needs of children who are deaf-blind
• Collaborate with T/TACs, ICCs and other state agencies to build capacity for addressing the needs of children who are deaf-blind
• Collect and maintain statewide census of children and youth who are deaf-blind

Project Staff
John Eisenberg, Project Director
Maria Beck, Project Coordinator
Laura Robertson, Project Specialist
Gwen Williams, Family Specialist
Valerie Luther, Office Specialist

Contact
John Eisenberg at (804) 828-8252, jmeisenbe@mail1.vcu.edu
Web Site: http://www.twc-deafblind.state.va.us