Deafblind
*A note about the term "deafblind" versus "deaf-blind": Sometimes the
word "deaf-blind" is used in place of "deafblind". "Deaf-blind" is an older
term that is related to statute and regulation in the United States. Many in
the United States are beginning to use the term "deafblind" because the
combined effects of vision and hearing impairment create a unique
disability. Internationally, the term "deafblind" is more accepted. Because
CEC is an international professional organization, the term "deafblind" is
appropriate and consistent with the trends in the United States and around
the world. In this publication, "deafblind" is used; it is hyphenated when it
is denoting an organization's name or a recognized title.
Visual Impairment and Deafblind Education
Quarterly Spring Convention Issue
Are you presenting at CEC's 2015 Convention and Expo in San
Diego, CA on topics related to visual impairments and/or deafblindness?
Submit a summary of your presentation to be included in the special
Convention issue by April 24, 2015! Articles and pictures from
convention can be submitted to Kathleen Farrand at
farrand.9@buckeyemail.osu.edu.
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