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FAVI DeafBlind Collaborative

The Florida & Virgin Islands (FAVI) DeafBlind Collaborative serves children and young adults (ages birth through 21 years) with multiple disabilities that include diagnosed or suspected hearing and vision loss. We support children and their families, as well as the educators and professionals who serve them.

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Use of “DeafBlind” versus “Deaf-Blind”

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In October 2023, the Florida & Virgin Islands (FAVI) Deaf-Blind Collaborative became the FAVI DeafBlind Collaborative. The terms DeafBlind and…

Who is DeafBlind?

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Chart shows levels of hearing loss across the top and levels of vision loss down the left side.Persons with highlighted combinations of hearing and…

A graphic shows that 10% of persons idetified as deafblind have comlications related to prematurity; 47% have hereditary conditions, 14% had prenatal complications, 12% had postnatal complications, and--for 17% of those identified as deafblind--the etiology is undetermined.

Team Resources on DeafBlindness

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Topics Concept Development Orientation & Mobility Communication Supporting Communication Development: NCDB Practice…

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