How we can support:
Whether your child is an infant or in high school, we offer support for next steps. Reach out to find out more about:
- My child’s strengths and needs
- How to modify the home setting
- Expectations for the classroom enviroment
- Ways my child can communicate
- Communication, literacy, and peer connections
- An assessment process that can lead to meaningful goals
- Developing my student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
- Ways for my child to access the general education curriculum
- What is there to know now about life after high school?
What does “DeafBlind” mean? “The term “deafblind” means any combination of hearing and vision loss, occurring at any age, for any number of reasons.” Read more… National Family Association for DeafBlind (NFADB) – What is DeafBlind?
For information contact:
Katie Humes, Director
Lane McKittrick is our new Family Engagement Coordinator
Welcome, Lane McKittrick, our new Family Engagement Coordinator (FEC)! Many state deafblind projects have FECs, who provide guidance and support to families. Washington is proud to have its own dedicated coordinator!
If you’re a family in Washington state, reach out to learn more about:
- Virtual and in-person family support
- Personalized or general support for your family and your child’s IEP team
- Monthly family newsletters and shared resources via Facebook
Be sure to look out for the Washington Family newsletter each month! Email Lane to be added to the mailing list. Or follow us on Facebook!
Connect with Lane: 206-599-9900 or via email: lanemckittrick.wsds@gmail.com
“While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about.”
– William Saroyan
