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Seeking Participants for Doctoral Research Study on College Preparation for Students with Usher Syndrome (USH)

7/13/2022

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Inviting college students with Usher Syndrome to share their transition and college preparation experiences from high school into college to provide insights for families, educators, and professionals.

Recruiting participants for a doctoral research study who:

Have been formally diagnosed, identify, or self-report as having Usher Syndrome (all types).
Are currently enrolled in a community college, university, state college, or other postsecondary 2-4 year technical program in the United States.
Are between the ages of 18-30.
Willing to participate in an online interview, focus group session, and answer follow-up questions. Approximately 3-4 hours of time commitment.

ALL communication modes are welcome. Researcher is fluent in ASL, TASL, English, Close Vision, etc. and interpreting/caption support also available.

Participants will receive a $25 Amazon Gift card and a $5 Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts Gift Card for answering follow-up questions after the study.

If you are interested in participating, please click on the link below for a brief intake survey or email the researcher, Tara Brown-Ogilvie, directly at [email protected]

https://unco.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5i4vTkRnzScS2PQ

An Institutional Review Board responsible for human participant research at The University of Northern Colorado reviewed this research project and found it to be in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations and University policies designed to protect the rights and welfare of participants in research. Protocol # 2205039020

Newsletter: The Inside Lane, July, 2022

7/13/2022

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Topics include:

New blog: "Feeling all the feels. the USH Conference and the Importance of Community"
F2FC registration information
CDBS Family Training webinar information
Research assistance requests
NCDB's Module 1 - Impact of Deafblindness on Learning and Development

Deafblind Education Resources

7/1/2022

NCDB's Program Development - Module 1: The Impact of Deafblindness on Learning and Development

These bite sized PD modules help educators that are new to deafblindness, families, and those who need a refresher.

National Center on Deaf-Blindness' Interveners and Qualified Personnel Initiative

Ava’s Voice Online Training for Educators

More Education Resources

Texas School for the Blind & Visually Impaired IEP Quality Indicators for Students with DeafBlindness
Perkins Expanded Core Curriculum Resources
Information about Interveners:
- Overview
- Intervener IEP Discussion Guide
- NCDB Intervener Recommendations
The transition to preschool is often overwhelming for families. Here are some tips for preparing for preschool.
Partnerships and individualized problem solving: Any school can start building the key ingredients for effective special education
Nilam Agrawal, in Feeling Through Live: Education Advocacy for Deafblind Children
Nilam Agrawal's Facebook page for Deafblind with Dyslexia. She has posted some wonderful resources about learning disabilities.

Newsletter: The Inside Lane, May, 2022

5/25/2022

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Topics include:

Blog post: "Reflecting on being a mom: the pandemic, transitions & self awareness"
New resources: IEP considerations for parents of children with Usher syndrome
NCDB Interveners video

Newsletter: The Inside Lane, February, 2022

2/15/2022

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Topics include:

Blog post: "Help students reach new heights through self-advocacy"
New research: Benefits of Student Involvement in Educational Planning

Newsletter: The Inside Lane, January, 2022

1/28/2022

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Topics include:

Blog: "Research Synthesis: The Benefits of Teaching Self-Determination Skills to Very Young Students with Sensory Loss"
Covid Education Research re-post

Newsletter: The Inside Lane, December, 2021

12/15/2021

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Topics include:

Blog: "Reflecting on 2021"
Panel Recap: "The Benefits and Challenges of Special Education"
F2FC registration information
Research: "The Importance of Family-Professional Partnerships in Times of Uncertainty"

On Demand: The Benefits and Challenges of Special Education: How to Help All Students Succeed

12/14/2021

Listen in as Lane participates on a panel of experts discussing how educators can support students with learning differences and how to create an environment where students with learning differences can feel equal to their peers.

Watch the on-demand discussion on EducationWeek.

Paths To Literacy Resources

12/1/2021

Resources for students with learning disabilities from Marnee Loftin, psychologist, as published on Paths to Literacy

Newsletter: The Inside Lane, August, 2021

8/25/2021

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Topics include:

Blog: "Dalton Welcomes You to Infinity Ranch"
F2FC registration information
IEP & Deafblind resources

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