Project for New Mexico Children & Youth Who Are Deaf-Blind
The New Mexico deaf-blind project is a statewide program that provides technical assistance, training and support to families, service providers and educators of children and youth who are deaf-blind. The term “deaf-blind” refers to individuals with BOTH a hearing impairment and a vision impairment. Very few children are completely deaf and completely blind. Most children and youth with deafblindness in New Mexico have some degree of functional hearing and vision. Even with some vision and some hearing, individuals with deaf-blindness may still need specialized supports to access information in their home, classroom and the community.
To receive support to improve outcomes for children and youth with deaf-blindness, please reach out to the Project for New Mexico Children & Youth Who Are Deaf-Blind. Services provided are a no-cost or low-cost for anyone seeking our support. The Project is funded by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) and The New Mexico Public Education Department.
Our Services
- Technical Assistance (TA) and Training — For families, service providers and educators of children and youth who are deaf-blind. Provided through distance technology, in-home, classroom, telephone or email consultation. 3 levels of TA available: Universal, Specialized and Intensive.
- Annual Trainings — To increase our states capacity to meet the unique needs of children and youth who are deaf-blind. Trainings are usually at no, or low cost, to participants.
- Project Newsletters — Sent quarterly with information about deaf-blindness and the project.
- Early Childhood and School-Aged Transition Support and Consultation
- Resource Dissemination — On various topics in the field of deaf-blindness including distance-education, and online learning opportunities.
- Family Events — For support, networking, and education.
- UNM CDD’s Information Network Library — Contains resources (books/videos/DVD’s) pertaining to various aspects of deaf-blindness.
- Involvement — Local, state and national initiatives and committees to advance the understanding of the needs of children/youth with deaf-blindness.