Celebrating Interveners This webinar was held to celebrate the work of interveners with children and youth who are deafblind. The webinar provides information about the National Intervener Credential, how it is earned and who awards it, what parents think about the impact of credentialed interveners on their children, what interveners think about their training and the credentialing process, and the benefits of credentialed interveners to children who are deafblind.
The following three part webinar series was presented to the CHARGE Syndrome Foundation (in early 2018) and they provide detailed information on the history and evolution of the intervener practice including training and systems change efforts. Information is specifically included to help parents advocate for Interveners in educational settings.
Part 1 Interveners: Who are they? Why are they critical for individuals with deafblindness?
In the first of three webinars, historical perspectives will be discussed and information will be given about the evolution of intervener services into a professional practice. Issues will be addressed, such as: Why does combined vision and hearing loss result in the need for intervener service? What is unique about the role of interveners in educational and community settings?
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Part 2 What training is required and how can the need for Intervener services be determined?
In the second of three webinars, the importance of training for interveners will be discussed. A nationally credentialed intervener will share her perspectives on training and describe her experiences working with a child who is deafblind. Next, an explanation will be given about how the need for an intervener can be determined. Finally, a parent of a child with deafblindness will describe how intervener services changed the life of her child.
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Part 3 How can parents advocate for Intervener services for their children?
In the third of three webinars, the rights of children and youth who are deafblind to have intervener services will be addressed as guaranteed by the individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Information will be shared about navigating the IEP process and guidance will be provided for parents who want to obtain intervener services for their children.
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