Helen Keller National Center is pleased to offer “Remaining Current in the DeafBlind World. This module is geared toward professionals who work with or support individuals who are DeafBlind but can also be beneficial for family, friends and anyone interacting with a person with a combined vision and hearing loss. This module provides a general overview of some of the advancements in services, strategies and technologies that may be of benefit to an individual who is DeafBlind. Introductions to the following topics will be provided.

• • Support Service Providers (SSP)

• • Haptics

• • Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)

• • Technological Advances

This online module can be used in several ways: as a self-study course, with a small group of family, friends or colleagues, as a supplement to a university course or as a requirement for people working with people who are DeafBlind in medical or care facilities.