ASLI 370 - DeafBlind Populations

Institution:

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

ASL/English Interpreting

Description:

Provides interpreting students with an introductory overview of working with DeafBlind people. Students will become familiar with features of the DeafBlind community, learn common etiologies of deaf-blindness, learn basic communication and guiding skills for use with DeafBlind people, and experience a variety of situations simulating deaf-blindness. Students will learn about support services and assistive technology for those who are DeafBlind. Students will learn interpreting strategies when working with DeafBlind Populations based on vision abilities.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.commonwealthu.edu/

Phone Number:

(570) 389-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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