Project Forms
At this time most forms are in a PDF format. The PDFs will have to be printed out in order to be filled out and mailed in.
The Word format when available should allow you to type in information.
Certification:
Deaf-Blind Fund (KSDE)
- The Kansas Deaf-Blind Fund Guidelines, Information and Application FormPDF
- Kansas Deaf-Blind Fund Questions and AnswersPDF
Technical Assistance & Training
- VIISA: Not offered 2010-1011 VIISA Training Schedule for a schedule of other states offering training.
- Project Sparkle: PDF
- Technical Assistance: PDF | Word
Completed forms may be returned to us by FAX: 785-864-7605
Certification forms must be sent by postal mail (due to required signatures on permissions) to:
Nena Murphy-Herd
Kansas Deaf-Blind Project
3136 Haworth Hall
University of Kansas
1200 Sunnyside Avenue
Lawrence, KS 66045-7534
Project Products
The Kansas Deaf-Blind Project and its partners have created and published many documents that relate to current needs in the field of deaf-blindness and are grounded in evidence based practices. Most of the items are free of charge; however new items may have a nominal cost to cover shipping and handling. Products currently in development will be added. Some texts are in the process of being revised within the next project year.
The products currently available are listed below. Items that are available in Spanish are noted. Some items are available on request in alternative formats (i.e. braille or large print), by contacting:
Megan Cote, Project Coordinator
Kansas Deaf-Blind Project
Beach Center on Disability
University of Kansas
Hawroth Hall
1200 Sunnyside Rm 3136
Lawrence, Kansas 66045
(V) 785.296.2191
(TTY) 785.864.3434
The following products are divided into three categories: (1) available, (2) under revision, and (3) under development. The documents under each of the above categories provide the year published, the intended audience, a brief description of the contents, contact information, and associated costs (if any).
| Early and Emergent Literacy | |
| Author: | Susan Bashinski |
| Year: | 2010 |
| Description: | This workshop was held in conjunction with the first KSDB Family Weekend. The handouts consist of the powerpoints and materials which were shared with participants without the videos or photographs that contained student information. |
| Cost: | Free to download |
| Available for download | http://web.ku.edu/~kansasdeafblind/technical_assistance/Handouts.html | Collective Wisdom: An Anthology of Stories and Best Practices for Educating Students with Severe Disabilities and Deaf-Blindness |
| Author: | The Kansas State Department of Education |
| Year: | 2001 |
| Description: | This monograph discusses topics related to best practices in education for students with severe disabilities, including those students with deaf-blindness. It was developed by educators, related service providers, administrators, family members, practicum students, university professors, general educators, and special educators. The content is supplemented by vignettes of real stories and the authors reflections on their experiences |
| Cost: | Free |
| Available from: | The Kansas Deaf Blind Project or Megan Cote, Beach Center on Families with Disabilities, 3150 Haworth Hall, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045 |
Families of Children who are Deaf-Blind: A Report on the State of the State (available in Spanish) |
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| Author: | Cynthia Thomas |
| Editor: | Jacqueline Schafer |
| Year: | 1997 |
| Description: | This manual was the result of a family needs assessment survey through over 60 phone calls by the Parent Consultant for the Kansas Project for Children and Young Adults who are Deaf-Blind. The results were compiled under Categories the parents and family members found useful, such as family and community resources, access to information, networking with other parents, better trained support staff, communication, access to more technology, and have meaningful job opportunities. Suggestions on what is needed to improve, and at best, resolve the issues presented by the voices of family members. |
| Cost: | Free |
| Available from: | Jackie Denk, KIRC Coordinator, Kansas Instructional Resource Center, 1100 State Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66617 |
A Key To Parent School Problem Solving |
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| Authors: | John D. Reiman, Ph. D. National Consortium on Deaf-Blindness Anita Engiles, J.D. Center for Appropriate Dispute Resoulution in Special Education |
| Year: | 2010 |
| Description: | This webinar was presented as part of a session of SPARKLE coordinators colaboration. It was arranged with the help of Jon Harding of NCDB in conjunction with the Kansas Deaf-Blind Project |
| Cost: | Free |
| Available from: | Conflict Resolution after you click wait for the broadcast to begin |
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| Author: | Joan Houghton, Teresa Coonts, Beth Jordan, Mae Claxton, Basil Kessler, and Joyce Markendorf |
| Editor: | Jacqueline Schafer |
| Year: | 1997 |
| Description: | This is a step by step guide on how to conduct educational Usher Syndrome Screening. Usher Syndrome is one of the leading causes of deaf-blindness in adults. Depending on the Type (there are three types of Usher Syndrome), usually is a good indicator of losing vision (through Retinitis Pigmentosa) and additional, if not complete, hearing loss. Screening forms are perforated for duplication. Screening forms include; family history, behavior observations, student interview, a balance test, a cone adaptation test, and a two fingers test. A guide is included to help teams make decisions if a student should be referred to an ophthalmologist for complete testing. |
| Cost: | Free |
| Available from: | Mae Claxton, RN, Kansas State School for the Blind, 1100 State Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66617 |
Services in Kansas for Children and Young Adults with Deaf-Blindness (available in Spanish) |
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| Author: | Cindi Robinson and Joan Houghton |
| Editor: | Jacqueline Schafer |
| Year: | 2000 (2nd revision) |
| Description: | This is a service booklet specifically for Kansans who may know of a child who has both vision and hearing losses. A description of programs that are available in Kansas to assist family members, educators, and students for technical assistance, family support, and educator training are included. The two primary programs that are featured are (1) The Kansas Project for Children and young Adults who are Deaf-Blind, and (2) The Helen Keller National Center for Youths and Adults who are Deafblind. Contact information for each program is listed. |
| Cost: | Free |
| Available from: | The Beth Jordan, Helen Keller, National Center, Regional Representative, 4300 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Suite 182, Fairway, KS 66208 |
Student Portfolio: Strengths, Dreams, Abilities |
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| Author: | Kansas State Department of Education |
| Year: | 1996 (currently being revised) |
| Description: | This booklet gives the rationale behind the development of student portfolios in order to determine performance measures of a student, track progress, have visual displays of a student's work, and serve as a portfolio that can be used for employment purposes. There are perforated forms for duplication. Field tested by several different classrooms in Kansas, the Student Portfolio has provided a different way of looking at a student's talents, abilities, and strengths. |
| Cost: | Free |
| Available from: | The Kansas Deaf Blind Project or Megan Cote, Beach Center on Families with Disabilities, 3136 Haworth Hall, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045 or Mae Claxton, RN,Kansas State School for the Blind, 1100 State Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66617 |