Deafblindness Information

What is Deafblindness?

Children who are Deafblind face unique challenges that can significantly impact their learning and social interactions. Specialized accommodations, such as tactile communication methods, individualized teaching strategies, and assistive technologies, play a crucial role in supporting their education. It is also important to foster an inclusive environment that encourages social interaction and engagement. By providing tailored resources and fostering understanding, we can help these children thrive and develop their full potential. Eligibility is determined as defined in OAR 581-015-2140.

Deafblindness Regional Inclusive Services Team

• Region 1 Eastern Oregon (Intermountain ESD)
  
• Region 2 Central Oregon (High Desert ESD)
  
• Region 3 Southern Oregon (Southern Oregon ESD)
  
• Region 4 Cascade (Linn Benton Lincoln ESD)
  
• Region 4 Cascade (South Coast ESD)
  
• Region 5 Willamette (Willamette ESD)
  
• Region 6 Columbia (Portland Public Schools)
  
• Region 7 Lane (Lane ESD)
  
• Region 8 Northwest (Northwest ESD)
  

Resources

• OAR 581-015-2140
• Oregon DeafBlind Project
  Oregon School for the Deaf (OSD)
• National Center on Deafblindness
  
• Helen Keller National Center
• Helen Keller National Center “Registry” Information
• Accessible Instructional Materials
  

Contact:

Georgeann Harty