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Lessard, Kevin J. – 1982
The paper describes the community residence and independent living services offered by Perkins School for the Blind which serves multi-impaired, blind, visually impaired, and deaf blind individuals. The first part reviews existing community living options and emphasizes the need for thorough diagnosis, extensive training in daily living skills and…
Descriptors: Blindness, Community Programs, Daily Living Skills, Deaf Blind
Peer reviewedRiester, Albert E. – American Annals of the Deaf, 1992
This article discusses development and implementation of a community-based residential program for deaf blind young adults at the Hilltop House (Texas). The article outlines principles of sound management, realistic staff expectations, developmentally appropriate activities, family participation, crisis management, medication, and close…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Community Programs, Deaf Blind, Family Involvement
