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learners using the OHOA modules because the resource was developed with
a scope and sequence related to intervention for students who are deaf-blind.
To begin, WSDS designed a flyer to advertise the first hosting session and to
create a process for registration. Since September, 2013, WSDS has hosted
3 cohorts of learners with 172 people registering to view materials and 55
people completing
modules. While this number may seem modest, it is
important to remember that WSDS is serving a low incidence population. To
put it into perspective, there are 245 children represented on the 2013
Washington child count. So far WSDS' participants represent a range of adult
learners, including teachers, parents, interpreters, administrators, and
paraprofessionals. Most of these roles have been represented in each of the
three cohorts. All but a handful have been directly working with or living with a
child or youth with deaf-blindness.
Throughout the hosting, WSDS project staff encouraged engagement
by sending out Constant Contact emails with the WSDS logo, photos and info
about WSDS including our website, Facebook page, and other online
trainings. Many of the participants needed support to learn about Moodle, how
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