Open Hands Open Access Training
The program, Open Hands Open Access (OHOA) is an online, work at your own pace training program that offers modules designed to increase knowledge and encourage the use of best practices for supporting children with combined vision and hearing loss. OHOA/ DeafBlind Intervener Learning Modules are a national resource designed to increase awareness, knowledge, and skills related to intervention for students (ages 3 through 21) who are deafblind and being served in educational settings. If you are currently working with a student with dual sensory loss, you may be eligible for a stipend for every successful completion of modules and monthly consultation from our DeafBlind Project staff.
Stipends provided if approved!
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INSITE: In-Home Sensory Intervention Training and Education
A curriculum model of home intervention for infants, toddlers, and preschool aged children who have a visual impairment and may have other multiple disabilities, including DeafBlind. The INSITE model and training is for Parent Advisors for MoSPIN (Statewide Parent Involvement Network) home visits. This curriculum includes the following areas: communication, hearing, vision, cognition, motor impairments, and developmental resources.
Intervener Certification
In the United States, state deafblind projects and university certificate programs are the primary sources of intervener training. Coaching and supervision, in addition to coursework, are essential. MoDBTAP is your source for intervener training. For intervener training and for certification, contact dena.molen@msb.dese.mo.gov. MoDBTAP can provide tuition assistance to support your certification. (However, you must be working with a student with deafblindness!)
Considering Becoming An Intervener?
Start with MoDBTAP, and explore these certification programs:
Unified English Braille Code:
Coursework Leading to Certification as a TVI and O&M
Training and Certification (undergraduate and graduate)
Considering a degree Program?
The following college and university programs have successfully completed the accreditation process and have earned the distinction of “AER Accredited.” Each of these personnel preparation programs has demonstrated adherence to high quality standards that lead to a valuable academic experience; and the competencies needed for employment and certifications.
Lighthouse for the Blind-St. Louis Tuition Reimbursement Program
The Tuition Reimbursement Program was developed for individuals who are specializing in the field of service to persons who are blind or legally blind. This program is for college students in their senior year in an undergraduate program, OR a graduate student OR a paraprofessional that is currently employed and working in the field.