Purpose
The Oklahoma DeafBlind Technical Assistance Project (OKDBTAP) provides technical assistance and training to children (birth to 21) who have both a hearing and a vision impairment. Services are offered at no cost to families, educators, administrators, related service providers, and early intervention providers.
Contact(s)
Lisa Lawter, Project Coordinator
University of Oklahoma
Oklahoma Deaf-Blind Project
820 Van Vleet Oval, Rm. 100
Norman, OK 73019
Oklahoma DeafBlind Technical Assistance Project website
Financial Criteria
None listed
Eligibility
- Individuals from birth through age 21 who are deaf/blind.
- Family members and care providers of individuals who are deaf/blind.
- Personnel from public and private schools, agencies who serve persons who are deaf/blind and family members.
Children who qualify for services must have a loss in both vision and hearing. Very few children who qualify for the census are totally deaf or blind. Qualified individuals may have additional disabilities, such as: intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, or medical conditions. More eligibility guidelines can be found on the University of Oklahoma’s Deaf Blind Project webpage.
AT Services Provided/Covered
Oklahoma DeafBlind Technical Assistance Project provides technical assistance to children, families, SoonerStart, Oklahoma Public Schools, or other agencies serving students with deaf-blindness at no cost.
We provide various types of technical assistance (TA) including web conferencing, site visits, classroom observation, telephone TA, research/evidence based materials, in-service workshops, statewide training, and networking.
AT Devices Provided/ Covered
None
Application Process
Please complete one of the referral forms below by printing the form and mailing to:
Lisa Lawter, Project Coordinator
Oklahoma DeafBlind Technical Assistance Project
820 Van Vleet Oval, Room 321
Norman, OK 73019
Phone: (405)325-0441
Oklahoma Deaf-Blind Technical Assistance Project School-Age Referral form (PDF)
Oklahoma Deaf-Blind Technical Assistance Project SoonerStart Referral form (PDF)
Pieces of the Puzzle
- Any parent or guardian of a child with deaf-blindness, ages birth-21 years, may request technical assistance from the project. In addition, educational personnel and service providers from Oklahoma’s SoonerStart Program, Oklahoma School Districts (LEAs) or other agency personnel serving students with deafblindness may request services.
- There are NO FEES for services.
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