Hi, my name is Leah, and this is my story about the journey I have taken with my daughter Sydney. I had a normal pregnancy until 28 weeks when the decision was made by specialist to send me to Vanderbilt for bedrest and monitoring due to polyhydramnios until it was … Read More
Educational Core Curriculum (ECC) The KY DeafBlind Project provides an opportunity for transitional youth to experience the life skills instruction they will need when going on to higher education or a job in their community. The curriculum ties in Education Core Curriculum into practical goals for each week of … Read More
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Bella’s Story Bella was born February 5, 2017 – a normal pregnancy, C Section had been planned and scheduled, but Bella had her own plan with an emergency C-Section the week before. The delivery went normally except that the delivery nurse said Bella was not breathing well with no major … Read More
HKNC Virtual CVRP Overview VRC VIRTUAL COMPREHENSIVE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM (CVRP–V)HKNC is a leader in the field of virtual vocational rehabilitation services for and among individuals who are deaf-blind.HKNC offers virtual opportunities for assessment and training based on interests, schedule and goals of each consumer. In a time when … Read More
Theo’s Family Journey Theo entered this world 18 weeks early as a preemie. Health issues kept him in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for 18 long weeks. During that time, he became very ill with lung issues which kept him on a ventilator for 11 weeks. The transition … Read More
Positive Eye Events The Kentucky Deaf Blind Project (KYDBP), part of the Early Childhood/Special Education/Rehab Counseling dept, was honored to have Gwyn McCormack from the United Kingdom here on campus to present on a range of teaching and learning approaches appropriate for all children which are inclusive of those … Read More
Georgia Bell was born with Cerebral Palsy and Systolic Body Movement Disorder. Her muscles go against what she wants to do. She also has Vision and Hard of Hearing Impairments. She has always been an active, fun loving child and now – young woman. She will be 16 soon and … Read More
The inspiring story of Sara as told by her grandmother… My daughter Dara was born with Charge Syndrome. My husband and I did not even know what Charge was, but we did our best raising her. We loved Dara, taught her boundaries; and she just adored her … Read More
