Description
The purpose of the Technical Assistance and Dissemination to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities program is to promote academic achievement and improve results for children with disabilities by providing technical assistance, supporting model demonstration projects, disseminating useful information, and implementing activities that are supported by scientifically based research. The program aims to establish and operate State DeafBlind Projects in the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Oregon, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin. These projects will help state educational agencies, local educational agencies, and other entities to address the educational, related services, transitional, and early intervention needs of DeafBlind children. Key aspects of the program include:
• Providing technical assistance and training on improving outcomes to personnel who serve DeafBlind children
• Increasing early identification and referral of DeafBlind children for appropriate services and supports
• Facilitating emerging and developing literacy and numeracy for DeafBlind children by promoting access to the grade-level general education curriculum
• Expanding support to DeafBlind children and their families during the transition to postsecondary education or employment
• Increasing support to families of DeafBlind children to facilitate their involvement in early intervention, education, and transition opportunities
• Effective collaboration and coordination with the OSEP-funded National Center on Deafblindness (National Center)