Kentucky Deaf-Blind Project

The purpose of the Kentucky DeafBlind Project is to collaborate with with providers, teachers, service, providers and families to address the needs of DeafBlind children to ensure that these children have meaningful access to the general curriculum and can successfully transition to postsecondary education or employment. Expected outcomes include: -Improve outcomes to service providers -Increase early identification and referrals -Improved access to the general curriculum -Improved transition to postsecondary education or employment -Increased support to families of DeafBlind children -Information from a state-by-state needs assessment -Increased number of qualified intervenors a) Products and services will be developed with input from stakeholders including the state education agency, Part C le ad agency, and local education agencies. b) The Kentucky DeafBlind Project will follow the principles of implementation science to ensure that services will lead to ex pected outcomes. Project staff will used practice- based coaching to support family members, EIS providers, special and regular educatio n teachers, and related services personnel to implement interventions with children who are deaf-blind with fidelity. c)The project’s evaluation plan will include quantitative and qualitative methods to determine satisfaction with services, increases in knowledge and skills, and implementation fidelity.