Maximizing the Independence of Deaf-Blind Teenagers.

Venn, J. J.; Wadler, F.

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ERIC Number: EJ410304

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Publication Date: 1990

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Maximizing the Independence of Deaf-Blind Teenagers.

Venn, J. J.; Wadler, F.

Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, v84 n3 p103-08 Mar 1990

The Independent Living Project for Deaf/Blind Youth emphasized the teaching of home management, personal management, social/emotional skills, work skills, and communication skills to increase low-functioning teenagers' autonomy. The project included an independent living apartment in which a video monitoring system was used for indirect supervision. (Author/JDD)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Daily Living Skills, Deaf Blind, Independent Living, Normalization (Handicapped), Personal Autonomy, Skill Development, Supervision, Training, Video Equipment

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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