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accepted was that it must be scored "essential" by at least 55% of respondents. All
standards ranked above 55%, with the majority scoring in the 80-90% range.
Because of this strong consensus, no changes were recommended for the TDB set.
The Intervener survey was also sent to all DVIDB and AERBVI members,
as well as state representatives in the Deafblind Technical Assistance Network. It
was also sent to a leader of the National Intervener Association to disseminate. The
survey, which was disseminated in late August 2021, closed on October 20, 2021.
A total of 30 participants responded to the Intervener survey. All but 3 items were
ranked as essential by 55% or more of survey respondents. The DVIDB validation
team met with the KSSC to discuss the three items in detail. Two of the three were
retained through discussion and consideration of the existing supporting literature
for the items.
Next Steps
At this time, a final proposed set with the literature reviews and survey
results has been shared with the KSSC and with the CEC headquarters. The final
proposed set and the process will be presented by the Chair of the KSSC, Kevin
Miller, to the PSPC for a final vote at CEC's international convention in Orlando,
Florida in January 2022.
