Identification & Referral

Increase the number of identified children and youth with combined hearing and vision loss between birth through 22 throughout the state of New York identified and referred to NYDBC.

Early literacy experience for an infant with CHARGE Syndrome.

Early literacy experience for an infant with CHARGE Syndrome.

Evidence-Based Practices

  • Identification of hearing and vision loss
  • Developmental implications of dual sensory loss
  • Impact on educational programming
  • Identifying needs for intervention
  • Connecting families with appropriate resources
  • Referral to appropriate intervention

Activities

  • Provide awareness training on the impacts of hearing and vision loss
  • Outreach to medical community and related providers
  • Coach families and professionals to assess needs & implement strategies
  • Distribute of informational brochures and tools
  • Maintain online e-newsletter communication

Community of Practice
National Center on Deaf-Blindness – Early Identification & Referral Initiative

For further information or inquiries, please contact Suzanne Chen.

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