VIDBE-Q Volume 67 Issue 4
The parent/family comments asked at the end of the survey are so profound
that, after compiling the results of the survey, it became clear that these sincere
remarks must be shared first. The specific statistics in the survey will follow these
remarks.
Q: Would you like to share how your child has benefited from an intervener?
What progress has your child made?
The answers to this question vary. Respondents repeatedly used descriptors such
as: exceeding expectations, better engaged, significant progress, happier, better
communication, maximized potential, involved, effective, success, critical,
improved significantly, very beneficial, confidence, quality of life and support.
Additional comments included:
"Without a trained intervener, my child would be completely lost in the classroom
-- no different than a hearing and sighted child trying to understand what is
happening in a classroom if they had their ears plugged and had a blindfold on all
day long."
"The consistent support and understanding of deafblind practices and instruction
was so valuable. He had an advocate at school that encouraged him to be as
