Transition
What's Your Transition Story? One-on-One with RJ
Last fall the Indiana Deaf-Blind Services Project had the opportunity to talk with RJ Crace, a young man who, when asked to describe himself, responded, “I am a 29 year old adult who is blind and hard of hearing”. While this is true, we want to take this opportunity to share a bit more about this young man. Anyone who knows RJ knows he is a remarkable young man who is highly intelligent, articulate, and gracious. He is also, as the viewer will soon learn, a strong advocate, both for himself and others. It was such a pleasure to interview him. Please take some time and watch our conversation with this remarkable deaf-blind, young adult as he shares his insights regarding his education and transition experiences!
Accessing the Dream: Preparing Deaf-Blind Youth for a Self-Determined Life
Over the last 11 years, regional Transition Institutes have brought state deaf-blind projects, the National Center on Deaf-Blindness (NCDB), families, and young adults together to share stories and experiences, learn about resources, and practice self-determination skills. What has evolved tells a compelling story and has produced knowledge to share. This video product from the National Center on Deaf-Blindness uses a taxonomy of effective transition practices to: promote youth perspectives on self-determination, access, and networking; build the capacity of service providers to prepare youth for college and career; raise expectations of families so they can better support their child; and promote interagency collaboration.
In their own words, young adults, families and practitioners, educate us about what works when planning for the future! We hope that you will share this video with others who are interested in supporting young adults of transition age.
Check it out and meet our Indiana Participants - the Renterias!
National Center on Deaf-Blindness (Producer). (2016). Accessing the dream: Preparing deaf-blind youth for a self-determined life [Video file].
Project Products
Deaf-Blind Focus Newsletter Archive
Deaf-Blind Focus
The Indiana Deaf-Blind Services Project newsletter, Deaf-Blind Focus, typically presents information on a single topic related to issues for children with deaf-blindness and is published two times per year. Deaf-Blind Focus issues have been posted to our website as a convenience to our readers. Within the four to six pages of each issue, you will find a major topical article, shorter related stories, and resources, as well as information on conferences and events. The newsletters are in PDF format, which can be opened by Adobe Acrobat Reader.
e-Books
These are books that were produced by the Indiana Deaf-Blind Services Project and are available for download. Many have accompanying videos and all are located in our library for checkout.
Usher Syndrome: Identification and Understanding (download pdf)
The Indiana Deaf-Blind Services Project
Blumberg Center, Indiana State University
Copyright 2000
Transition Briefs
Transition Briefs
Is your child "Transition" age?
What things do you need to know/do to help him or her be successful when they leave home?
When do you need to do these things?
Who can help?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, The Indiana Deaf-Blind Services Project would like to you to check out our series of "Transition Briefs" for families.
Brief 2: Entitlement vs. Eligibility - Understanding the Dilemma
Brief 3: Guardianship: Yes?, No, Maybe?
Brief 4: Transition IEP Case Conferences - Parent Wisdoms
Brief 5: Transitions IEP Case Conferences - The Voice of the Young Adult who is Deaf-Blind
Brief 6: Person-Centered Planning: A Great Tool for Guiding a Successful Transition Plan
Brief 7: Indiana High School Diploma Options
Brief 8: Career Planning - Part 1
Brief 9: Career Planning - Part 2
Brief 10: Postsecondary School Planning
Brief 11: Who Does Your Laundry?
Brief 12: One-on-One with RJ: Putting on My Big Boy Pants
Brief 13: Using the Person Centered Planning Process to Develop IEP Goals
Brief 14: Support Service Providers: Meeting a Need
Brief 15: 2017 Midwest Transition Institute: Race for Your Dreams
Videos
Indiana Deaf-Blind Services Project You-Tube Channel
Visit our You-Tube Channel for information on effective services for children and youth who are deaf-blind. Our newest videos are "Lessons Learned" from early intervention providers working with children who have sensory impairments. Visit often as we are working to continually add new content!
Webinars
Deaf-Blindness and Communication Strategies
Presenter: Karen Goehl, Project Director
Indiana Deafblind Services Project
Early Intervention Workshop Materials
The Supporting Infants and Toddlers with Multiple Disabilities, Including Combined Vision and Hearing Loss Workshop was designed for individuals providing early intervention services for young children ages birth to two. The presenter was Barbara Purvis, M.Ed., who has training and experience in both general and special education, as well as having been an early intervention provider with specialized training in developmental care for preterm and medically fragile infants. Early intervention providers and families can still access the session materials and handouts through the link below.