People who are Low Functioning and Deaf:
A Challenge for Education and Rehabilitation:
2009-2010 Trainings
Young adults who are deaf and also described as "low functioning" face a variety of issues when transitioning from secondary to postsecondary education, training, and related services. To help professionals develop a better understanding of how to address these issues, PEPNet offers a series of webcasts on related topics that are archived after each broadcast.
Webcast 1: An Ongoing Challenge to our Systems: Students and Adults Identified as Low Functioning and Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Presenter: Marguerite (Peg) Harmon, M.S.
Broadcast date: December 8, 2009
Description: This training provides an overview of the population addressed, risk factors surrounding this population, assessment, communication issues, service delivery issues as well as systemic barriers and supports. Participants will acquire a well-rounded understanding of who the individuals are and what educational, vocational, social and emotional needs they exhibit from early childhood through adulthood. This overview serves as a preface to a series of more in-depth training opportunities on topics specific to providing services, programming and supports to persons who are considered deaf and low functioning or at risk.
Webcast 2: Challenges and Opportunities for Success in Education and Employment for Individuals who are LFD or At-Risk
Presenter: Tammy Adams & Janis Friend
Broadcast date: March 2, 2010
Description: This webcast is the second of a series of presentations addressing the needs of individuals who are deaf and low functioning (LFD). This presentation will provide participants with the opportunity to become knowledgeable about the factors that complicate service delivery for individuals who are low functioning and deaf or exhibit at-risk characteristics. Strategies to increase the probability of success in both the education and employment arenas will be addressed.
