VIDBE-Q Volume 69 Issue 1
accomplish its goals. As a result, in leveraging currently available technology,
many resources are publicly available.
One such resource is the Texas Deafblind Project website
(https://txdeafblindproject.org/) where users will find a wealth of information on
various topics and useful tools related to children and young adults who are
deafblind. The website is updated frequently to include the most recent information
available while continuing to provide access to well-established resources. Some
topics include a great deal of in-depth information such as deafblind interaction,
behavioral supports, instructional strategies, transition to adult life, orientation and
mobility, and more. A topical resources page contains a curated list of resources
ranging from internally developed tools to resources from all over the world. It is a
one-stop resource for busy practitioners to visit and find what they need to support
their students.
Student consultation is another, more intensive, form of technical assistance
provided by the Texas Deafblind Project and is individualized to a specific student.
Educational teams from across the state of Texas can complete a request form on
the TSBVI website requesting student-specific support. This leads to the Project
staff gathering a significant amount of information about the student including, but
not limited to, the IEP and Full and Individual Evaluation. After reviewing this
information, Project members whose expertise matches the student's anticipated
