{"id":6,"date":"2018-01-05T17:11:16","date_gmt":"2018-01-05T17:11:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wesp-dhh.wi.gov\/wdbtap\/?page_id=6"},"modified":"2026-02-24T15:09:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T15:09:13","slug":"resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wesp-dhh.wi.gov\/wdbtap\/resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Assessment Resources<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Approach to Assessment<\/span><\/a>, National Center on Deafblindness<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Assessing Communication and Learning in Young Children Who Are Deafblind or Who Have Multiple Disabilities<\/span><\/a>, Oregon Health and Science University<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Assessment of Deafblind Access to Manual Language Systems (ADAMSLS)<\/span><\/a>, Robbie Blaha and Brad Carlson<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Communication and Learning Assessments<\/span><\/a>, National Center on Deafblindness<\/span> <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Communication Matrix<\/span><\/a>, Charity Rowland, Ph.D <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Home Talk: A Family Assessment of Children Who Are Deafblind (English<\/span><\/a>, Bringing It All Back Home Project<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Home Talk: Una evaluaci\u00f3n familiar para ni\u00f1os sordos y ciegos (Espa\u00f1ol)<\/span><\/a>, Bringing It All Back Home Project<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Informal Functional Hearing Evaluation (IFHE)<\/span><\/a>, Texas School for the Blind & Visually Impaired Outreach Programs<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tactile Working Memory Scale<\/span><\/a>, Nordic Welfare Center<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Usher Syndrome Screener for Use by the Teacher of Students Who Are Deaf\/Hard of Hearing<\/span><\/a>, Texas Deafblind Project<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Braille Resources<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Accessible Educational Materials Center<\/span><\/a>, Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Braille Courses<\/span><\/a>, Hadley School for the Blind<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Braille Information<\/span><\/a>, Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dear Colleague Letter on Braille<\/span><\/a>, Office of Special Education Programs<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hive<\/span><\/a>, American Printing House for the Blind<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cJust Enough to Know Better,\u201d<\/span><\/a> available via the<\/span> WDBTAP Lending Library<\/span><\/a>, National Braille Press<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Communication Resources<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

ASL Connect<\/span><\/a>, Gallaudet University <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ASL Nook<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DeafBlind Kids: Empowering through Protactile<\/span><\/a>, DeafBlind Kids Org<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deaf Mentor First Steps Program<\/span><\/a>, Wisconsin Outreach Services for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deaf Mentor Program<\/span><\/a>, Wisconsin Outreach Services for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Family Sign Language Video Series<\/span><\/a>, Described and Captioned Media Program<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Haptic Communication with Ryan Odland<\/span><\/a>, Wisconsin Deafblind Technical Assistance Project <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Haptics Video Series<\/span><\/a>, Helen Keller National Center<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Project Core<\/span><\/a>, Center for Literacy and Disability Studies<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Intervener Resources<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Are Intervener Services Appropriate for Your Student With Deaf-Blindness? An IEP Team Discussion Guide<\/span><\/a>, National Center on Deafblindness<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comparison of Interveners and Paraprofessionals<\/span><\/a>, SKI-HI Institute<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comparison of Possible Supports for Students Who Are DeafBlind<\/span><\/a>, Deafblind Central<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deafblindness and Interveners<\/span><\/a>, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Determining the Need for an Intervener in Educational Settings<\/span><\/a>, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Empowering Interveners Series Recorded Presentations<\/span><\/a>, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Family\u2019s Guide to Interveners for Children with Combined Vision and Hearing Loss<\/span><\/a>, Utah State University<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Intervener Competencies<\/span><\/a>, Council for Exceptional Children<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interveners for Extracurricular Activities and Non-Academic Activities<\/span><\/a>, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Intervener Job Performance Rubric<\/span><\/a>, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

National Intervener & Advocate Association<\/span><\/a>, Utah State University<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Letter to McDowell<\/span><\/a>, Office of Special Education Programs<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

School Based Interveners<\/span><\/a>, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Literacy Resources<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Braille Tales, <\/a>American Printing House for the Blind<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CVI Book Nook<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Literacy for Children with Combined Vision and Hearing Loss<\/span><\/a>, National Center on Deafblindness<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Literacy Activities<\/span><\/a>, Wisconsin Deafblind Technical Assistance Project<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marvin Story Time Recordings<\/span><\/a>, Wisconsin Deafblind Technical Assistance Project<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monarch Reader<\/span><\/a>, Building Wings<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

National Library Service (NLS)<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paths to Literacy<\/span><\/a>, Perkins School for the Blind<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seedlings Braille Books for Children<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seedlings Free Braille Book Programs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stories in ASL<\/span><\/a>, Wisconsin Outreach Services for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tar Heel Shared Reader<\/span><\/a>, Center for Literacy and Disability Studies<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

National Resources<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Babies Count<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Center for Deaf-Blind Persons<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Helen Keller National Center For Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults<\/span><\/a> (HKNC)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

iCanConnect (iCC)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

National Center on Deafblindness (NCDB)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

National Family Association for Deaf-Blind (NFADB)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Workforce Innovation Technical Assistance Center<\/span><\/a>, George Washington University<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Socialization & Recreation Resources<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Engaging All Learners<\/span><\/a>, Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideas for Recreation and Leisure<\/span><\/a>, California Deafblind Service<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inclusion Starts Now<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Making Friends and Developing Social Skill<\/span><\/a>, National Center on Deafblindness<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

OHOA Module: Social Skills and Peer Relationship<\/span><\/a>, National Center on Deafblindness<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Positive and Supportive Peer Relationships Webinar<\/span><\/a>, Wisconsin Deafblind Technical Assistance Project<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tactile Resources<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

DeafBlind Kids: Empowering through Protactile<\/span><\/a>, DeafBlind Kids Org<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Active Touch to Tactile Communication \u2013 What\u2019s Tactile Cognition Got to Do with It?<\/span><\/a>, Danish Resource Centre on Congenital Deafblindness<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If You Can See It You Can Support It \u2013 A Book on Tactile Language<\/span><\/a>, Nordic Welfare Centre<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Protactile Language Interpreting<\/span><\/a>, Western Oregon University<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Protactile Language Interpreting Modules<\/span><\/a>, Described and Captioned Media<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tactile Language Development<\/span><\/a>, Wisconsin Deafblind Technical Assistance Project <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tactile Learning Strategies<\/span><\/a>, National Center on Deafblindness<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tactile Working Memory Scale<\/span><\/a>, Nordic Welfare Centre<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transition Resources<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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WDBTAP Resources<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Checklist to Consider WDBTAP Supports and Services<\/span><\/a>, Wisconsin Deafblind Technical Assistance Project <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deafblind Disability Category Criteria FAQ<\/span><\/a>, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eligibility Chart for WDBTAP Services<\/span><\/a>, Wisconsin Deafblind Technical Assistance Project<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

IEP Student Snapshot Questions<\/span><\/a>, Wisconsin Deafblind Technical Assistance Project <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lending Library Request Form<\/span><\/a>, Wisconsin Deafblind Technical Assistance Project <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parent Road Map: Created for Parents, by Parents<\/span><\/a>, Wisconsin Deafblind Technical Assistance Project<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parent Transition Guide<\/span><\/a>, Wisconsin Deafblind Technical Assistance Project <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sensory Disabilities Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/span><\/a>, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Student Transition Guide<\/span><\/a>, Wisconsin Deafblind Technical Assistance Project<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transition Bingo Cards Packet<\/span><\/a>, Wisconsin Deafblind Technical Assistance Project<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WDBTAP YouTube Channel<\/span><\/a>, Wisconsin Deafblind Technical Assistance Project<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wisconsin Statewide Resources<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alianza Latina Aplicando Soluciones (ALAS)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Birth to 3 Program County Contacts<\/span><\/a>, Wisconsin Department of Health Services<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children\u2019s Long-Term Support Program<\/span><\/a>, Wisconsin Department of Health Services<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children\u2019s Resource Centers<\/span><\/a>, Wisconsin Department of Health Services<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Program<\/span><\/a>, Wisconsin Department of Health Services<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Community Integrated Employment Plan change to Community Integrated Employment<\/span><\/a>, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disability Rights Wisconsin<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Family Voices of Wisconsin<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guidelines for Discussion on Consideration of Special Factors When a Student Is Deafblind<\/a>, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HEAR Wisconsin<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Office for the Blind and Visually Impaired<\/a>, Wisconsin Department of Health Services<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing<\/a>, Wisconsin Department of Health Services<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vision Forward<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well Badger Resource Center<\/span><\/a>, Wisconsin Department of Health Services<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wisconsin Association of the Deaf<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired (WCBVI)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Deafblind Webpage<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wisconsin Educational Services Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (WESP-DHH)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wisconsin Family Assistance Center for Education, Training & Support (WI FACETS<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wisconsin Family Ties<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wisconsin Statewide Parent Educator Initiative (WSPEI)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wisconsin Wayfinder Children\u2019s Resource Network<\/span><\/a>, Wisconsin Department of Health Services<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Assessment Resources Approach to Assessment, National Center on Deafblindness Assessing Communication and Learning in Young Children Who Are Deafblind or Who Have Multiple Disabilities, Oregon Health and Science University Assessment of Deafblind Access to Manual Language Systems (ADAMSLS), Robbie Blaha and Brad Carlson Communication and Learning Assessments, National Center on Deafblindness  Communication Matrix, Charity Rowland, Ph.D  Home Talk: A Family Assessment of Children Who Are Deafblind (English, Bringing It All<\/p>\n

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