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When should I tell my child about deafblindness? My Story.

3/8/2023

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Lane holding Conner at age 2, seated on a deck
Finding the right time to tell your child they are deafblind is a very personal decision. Lane shares her story and offers advice and strategies for parents facing this difficult conversation.

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Introduction & Summary of Journal Article

11/8/2022

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The idea for this research study came about because of my experience as a mom to two amazing boys who are deafblind. This article is based upon my dissertation. I included the following vignette in my dissertation and I wanted to re-share it to give some context behind “my why”. Still when I read this, it makes me emotional. I know I am not alone and that many other families feel emotional when thinking back to any struggles in advocating for their child’s needs. ​


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Feeling All the Feels. The USH Conference & the Importance of Community

7/13/2022

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Three images from USH2022 featuring Dalton, Conner & Liam - all with big smiles.
Conner, Dalton & I spent a fabulous weekend with our USH family. It unleashed a whole swarm of feelings and revelations. 

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Reflecting on being a mom: the pandemic, transitions and self awareness

5/13/2022

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4 images of Lane with each of her sons
Sometimes, as moms, it gets to be too much. Especially if you are a mom of children with disabilities. This blog is for all the moms, to let you know you are not alone, it's ok to break down and you will find your strength again.

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Help students reach new heights through self-advocacy

2/18/2022

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McKittrick family on top of a mountain, smiling

As I struggled on my journey to help my children who are deafblind get the education they deserved, I finally realized that teaching them to advocate for themselves not only resulted in success at school, but in life as well.

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Research Synthesis: The Benefits of Teaching Self-Determination Skills to Very Young Students with Sensory Loss

1/28/2022

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I am the mom of two boys who are deafblind resulting from Usher syndrome, our oldest being 22. I did not learn about the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) until our oldest son was in high school. Until that point, our son’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) team was focused solely on supporting his academic progress. He also had an orientation and mobility specialist who worked with him on cane skills and a teacher of students with visual impairments who consulted on an as-needed basis. Once I started researching the ECC, I saw that self-determination is one of its nine core components and became interested in learning more. ​

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Reflecting on 2021

12/14/2021

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This is the time of the year when I like to reflect on what I’m thankful for. It’s been a really rewarding, yet challenging year.

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Dalton Welcomes You to Infinity Ranch!

8/23/2021

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We've been busy since moving to the Ranch and I'm giving you an update on our progress, what we've learned about ourselves and how living with the animals is impacting all of our lives.

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Lessons from COVID: Learn to Lead

6/28/2021

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The pandemic challenged our way of thinking about education and, as I look back, I realize that the past year has given all of us opportunities to become better leaders.

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Divya’s Self Determination & Journey to Success: An Excerpt

5/27/2021

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​Guest author, Divya Goel, shares her journey to self-advocacy and living her dreams as a young woman with Usher syndrome.

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    Lanya (Lane) McKittrick is the Chair of the Board of the Usher Syndrome Coalition, founder of the Hear See Hope Foundation, and deafblind education researcher and founder of Lane of Inquiry. Lane received her PhD in Special Education at the University of Northern Colorado. Her research, advocacy and family support work are rooted in her personal experience as a mom to four sons, including two who have Usher Syndrome, the leading genetic cause of deafblindness.



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