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Programs

DeafBlind Educational Services

  • Teacher of the Blind and Low Vision
  • Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS)
  • Intervener Paras
Programming Includes
  • 1:1 Pull-Out Sessions, Push-In Sessions and Community Experience Sessions
  • Adaptive devices and toys
  • Active Learning Approach
  • Expanded Core Curriculum
  • Partnerships with NY DeafBlind Collaborative, Helen Keller National Center, Visions and NYS Commission for the Blind
  • Continuing Professional Learning in collaboration with the Perkins School for the Blind & NYDBC
A student and her intervener sit together in front of a tangible symbol schedule. The intervener signs hand under hand.
A female teacher and a female elementary student are working on an activity with their hands in a bin with beans. The teacher uses hand over hand to support the student on how to use the scooper to move the beans from the large bin to the small cups.
A middle school female student is using an iPad. She is matching the letters in a game.

Examples of Modifications and Accommodations:

Large size paper to accommodate large size fontColored paper to enhance contrast of the print on the backgroundTangible Symbols to use for scheduling and communicationCushions on open door frames, cushions on stair postsTactile tape on the edge of steps outside and inside the buildingMagnifying lamps, Low vision monocularsVisual/Tangible SymbolsMobility & Adapted Mobility DevicesSeating AccommodationsHallways with no clutter to ensure safe walking areasModified activities in the classroom, gym, art, and recommended services