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The mission

To serve the deafblind community through expanding and bringing to practice family educational research specific to deafblindness.

Why I started Lane of Inquiry...

​I am a researcher. I am an academic. But, first and foremost, I am a mother. A mother to four wonderful, amazing boys. Two of them, Conner & Dalton, are deafblind. Their conditions shape their lives - our family's life - everyday. 

So, with this site, I have two perspectives to share: both as a parent of children who are deafblind and as a professional. As a parent, I’ve been to countless IEP meetings, advocating for Conner and Dalton’s needs. As a professional, I am a special education family researcher. There is a critical need for more research to improve family-professional partnerships that relate to our specific student population; to find ways for families to partner with schools, ensuring the best outcomes for our children. 

This site blends my two perspectives. It is a place to ask questions and find answers. To highlight challenges and find solutions. A place to find support, knowledge and hope.
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About Lane of Inquiry
I'm Lane McKittrick, mother & researcher. Please learn more about or mission & why I founded this organization.
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Research
 As a professional researcher, I dive into areas that matter to families with children who are deafblind. Here are my current and past projects.
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Support
Knowing where to turn when you have questions or challenges can be overwhelming. Here's a list of vetted resources.

The Challenge

Deafblindness isn't a common disability. As such, it is often misunderstood by Individualized Education Program teams. Deafblindness is heterogeneous - which means it impacts each individual differently. If you have a child who is deafblind, you understand the unique challenges involved and how important it is to ensure students who are deafblind receive necessary educational support. 
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We can help

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  • Home
  • About...
    • About Lane of Inquiry
    • About Deafblindness
    • Let Us Help
    • News & Events
    • Accessibility
  • Research
  • Resources...
    • IEP Resources
    • Deafblind Covid-Specific Resources
    • Deafblind Education Resources
    • Partner & Support Organizations
    • Other Resources
  • Lane's Blog
  • Donate
  • Contact