Hello! The WA DeafBlind Program offers these online modules, free of charge (just pay for clock hours).
WA Cohort: Open Hands, Open Access (OHOA) DeafBlind Learning Modules
Registration is open for the WA Cohort of the OHOA Deaf-Blind Intervener Modules. Please feel free to encourage paraeducators and team members to sign up. Six clock hours available per module. Each module is open for 3 weeks 24/7 then closes before the next module opens. Modules 1-3 include: An Overview of Deaf-Blindness, The Sensory System, and The Role of Interveners in Educational Settings. In addition to these three modules we will also be offering Module 5: Availability for Learning; Module 9: Routines for Participation and Learning; Module 13: Calendars; and Module 26: Touch for Connection and Communication. These topics are helpful for those working with students with complex needs, including children who are blind/low vision, deaf/hard of hearing or deafblind.
Modules are hosted by Sarah Godwin and Kathee Scoggin, DeafBlind Consultants. Find the registration link on the training page.
Registration will close on Sunday January 5, 2025 or when classes are full. Modules start January 20th.
WA DeafBlind Program Team: Katie Humes, Sarah Godwin, Emma Packard, Kathee Scoggin & Nancy Hatfield. For questions, contact Sarah Godwin: sarah.godwin@wssb.wa.gov.
