Coping w/ Deaf Blindness - Virginia Conference

[Guest guest]

Deaf-Blindness

" A Real Vision "

Upcoming Conference

on

February 22, 2007

at the

Virginia Air and Space Museum

Newport News, Virginia

8:30 a.m – 3 p.m.

Deaf-blindness has a devastating and challenging effect on both the

child and his/her family. The relationship between a child with

deaf-blindness and his/her parents can be stressful and the bonding

that is so important for normal development, may be impaired. Many

children with deaf-blindness are initially unresponsive to their

parents and interaction with this are difficult and frustrating.

Parents may be frustrated by the lack of ability to communicate with

their child.

There are four families that have expressed an interest in providing

training about the understanding of deaf-blindness and its impact on

the family. Included in this training, these families are

specifically interested in the roles and responsibilities of the

intervener. The families want to broaden awareness and provide a

true understanding of deaf-blindness to interested parties.

Participants will leave with a renewed sense of hope and empowerment

enabling them to move forward with their lives and advocacy for

their families.

Here are just a few of the guest speakers:

• Mr. Ralph B. Warner III with the National Resource Center

for Deaf-Blindness

• Virginia Department of Special Education Dispute Resolutions

and Administrative Services – Division and Student Services will

discuss: Special Education, Regulations and Revision Process

• Dr. who has worked with Deaf-Blindness for over

35 years.

There will also be exhibitors from other organizations to share

additional resources.

Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. with continental breakfast and

lunch at 12 p.m.

Childcare will not be provided.

If you have any questions or are interested in attending (limited

space available), please contact:

The Ra'Gene Brittnae' Myrick Foundation, Inc.

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reginamyrick2003@...