The Florida & Virgin Islands (FAVI) DeafBlind Collaborative offers Open Hands Open Access (OHOA) DeafBlind Intervener Learning Modules for educators seeking professional development on deafblindness, multiple disabilities, and effective intervention.
OHOA Modules are designed to increase knowledge and skills related to intervention for students who are deafblind. Content was created by a diverse group of experts in the field of deafblindness and is aligned with Council for Exceptional Children standards.
View instructor-led OHOA modules being offered in January 2025:
https://deafblind.ufl.edu/2024/11/15/ohoa-2025/
Please contact Shelly Voelker (shellyv@ufl.edu) to participate in OHOA learning modules and receive contact hours for professional development.
OHOA DeafBlind Intervention series:
The OHOA DeafBlind Intervener Learning Modules are a resource developed by the National Center on DeafBlindness (NCDB), professionals, and families. www.nationaldb.org/products/modules/ohoa/
Módulos OHOA de aprendizaje para Interventores de sordo-ciegos
Module 1: An Overview of Deaf-Blindness and Instructional Strategies
Module 2: The Sensory System, The Brain, and Learning
Module 3: The Role of the Intervener in Educational Settings
Module 4: Building Trusted Relationships
Module 5: Availability for Learning
Module 6: Understanding Communication Principles
Module 7: Emergent Communication
Module 8: Non-Symbolic to Symbolic Communication
Module 9: Routines
Module 10: Concept Development and Active Learning
Module 11: Intervener Strategies
Module 12: Maximizing Vision and Hearing
Module 13: Calendars
Module 14: Introduction to Orientation and Mobility for Interveners
Module 15: Orientation and Mobility in Everyday Routines
Module 16: Self-Determination
Module 17: Social Skills
Module 18: Collaborative Teaming and Family Partnerships
Module 19: Accessing the Curriculum and Environment
Module 20: Values, Ethics, & Professionalism
Module 21: Sexuality
Module 22: Introduction to Sign Language and Braille
Module 23: Behavioral and Environmental Supports
Module 24: Transition to Adulthood and Community Living
Module 25: Touch for Connecting and Learning
Module 26: Touch for Connection and Communication