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hosted modules. Hosted modules are led by a group of instructors who are
available to facilitate each cohort's progress through the modules, including
guiding online discussions, responding to questions, and commenting on
submissions. Universal modules, which are un-hosted, can be accessed by
anyone at any time by signing up for an account on the NCDB website. In the
universal modules, participants go through the modules with others from
throughout the U.S. and other countries but there isn't a host or instructor who
responds to learning assignments. All OHOA module training, whether hosted
or un-hosted, is provided at no cost to participants.
At the recent CEC Convention in San Diego, Katie, Maurice and Amy
shared information about how State Deaf-Blind Project Partners have been
able to use OHOA as one strategy for providing
outreach and support to
educational teams that serve students who are deaf-blind.
Katie Humes, Washington Sensory Disabilities Services (WSDS)
Through federal technical assistance funding, WSDS already offers a
number of online webinars and has produced several accessible video clips
that are provided as outreach to teams. WSDS decided to host cohorts of
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