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content as possible. However a large portion of the content
of this project requires images and formating that are not accessible
to text only users. If the content below interests you,
please ask a friend for assistance in accessing the visual interface
located
at: www.deafblindresources.org
What is deafblidness and Intervention? Enter definition page click here
Articles
section:
Articles
on the topic of communication:
1. CUEmmunication:
Beginning Communication with People Who are Deafblind, by
Sharon Barrey Grassick, Description: CUEmmunication explains the
importance of a proper approach and guidelines for interaction that
will help an individual who is deafblind become comfortable
communicating with you. (HTML text only) click here
2. Learning
From Children Who Are Deafblind "Throw Away the Toys" by
Sharon Barrey Grassick, Description: Learning from Children Who Are
Deafblind focuses on the importance of using your own body as a
communication tool when interacting with individuals who are deafblind.
(HTML text only) click
here
3. The
experience book as developed by The W. Ross Macdonald School Deafblind
Resource Services, by C. Monaco & L. Mamer,
Description: Instructions for creating a successfully experience book.
(PDF text only) click here
Articles on the topic of assistive devices: Resonance Boards,
by David Brown, Description: A resonance board is a device that
transforms sounds into vibrations. This article outlines how to build
and maintain a resonance board and gives suggestions on its use. (HTML
text only) click here
Other
resources:
Accessible
using some assistive devices:
1. Bulletin board: (uses phpbb with the default skin) click here
2. Blogs (uses Blogger interface, these blogs contain many images):
a. On-site articles, click here
b. Assistive devices, click here
