VIDBE-Q Volume 67 Issue 4
capable and independent as possible, and a person who spoke up to support him in
his learning needs and goals."
"When she had a trained intervener she excelled and then she was given someone
with no experience and she went backwards."
"Our daughter graduated from high school and is headed off to college. We feel
she is prepared to go and a lot of the reason why is because of the work of her
teachers and intervener. I think an intervener is a special relationship that requires
a person who can read the needs and provide access to the deaf-blind student."
"My child more fully maximized his potential because of the vital role his
intervener played in his educational journey. The Intervener made a tremendous
difference especially in helping my son acquire tools and develop hard and soft
skills in his vocational toolbox."
"She loves her intervener and feels confident and comfortable with her. Her
intervener has helped her bond with peers and really develop her social emotional
skills as well as be a motivator for my child in having interest in learning new
