This video profiles of individuals who are deaf and have additinal disabilities and risk factors which create obstacles to reaching individual potential, goals, and dreams. Systemic issues, family challenges, and educational/ vocational issues are addressed. A supplemental booklet is added to provide more indepth information related to the individual/ systemic/social/ economic needs of this population. Recommended for use in training of professionals in education, rehabilitation and others who will be working with persons considered deaf and 'low functioning', or at risk.
PEPNet has been a valuable resource to the University of Arizona for years. Using the listserv, we’ve been able to con...
PEPNet has been a valuable resource to the University of Arizona for years. Using the listserv, we’ve been able to connect with other disability and higher education professionals and stay in up-to-date on emerging issues in deafness and education nationwide. We’ve even been able to locate and hire interpreters for study abroad assignments using the PEPNet network! Most recently, we were in need of information on amplification systems to support our city-wide book festival. The PEPNet team connected us with a colleague with extensive knowledge in assistive listening devices. Using the resources she provided, we found a perfect solution and were even able to serve as a source of information for another service provider who was seeking similar information. PEPNet is like having a team of colleagues in your pocket.
- Carol Funckes, Associate Director of Disability Resource Center, University of Arizona