Diploma in Intervenor for Deafblind Persons

George Brown College - St. James Campus

Canada,Ontario

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24 Months

Duration

CAD$ 15,190/year

Tuition Fee

CAD$ 95

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Canada, Ontario

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1967

Total Students: 32,117 +

Int. Students: 4,900 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

200 King St E, Toronto, ON M5A 3W8, Canada

Diploma in Intervenor for Deafblind Persons

Program Overview

Intervenors make it possible for individuals with Deafblindness to access information and to interact within their environment.
The Intervenor for Deafblind Persons program provides students with the knowledge and basic skills required to work with children and adults who are Deafblind, including individuals who may be medically fragile.

To be successful as an Intervenor, you should be:

  • A strong communicator
  • Flexible in nature
  • Creative and open to new ideas
  • Motivated to work with members of the Deafblind community
  • Enthusiastic about the important work that you will be doing
  • Trustworthy as your job will embed you into the daily lives of your clients

The program will teach you the skills you'll need to work with the Deafblind by combining:

  • Relevant theory
  • A significant amount of practical experience
  • Specialized techniques of intervention
  • A variety of alternative communication methods

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
    • Integrate theory, principles and concepts into competent intervenor practice.
    • Perform the role of the intervenor in a safe, ethical manner that is consistent with the philosophy of intervention.
    • Adapt English fluently, effectively, and appropriately in order to intervene with individuals who are Deafblind.
    • Select and use nonverbal and alternative communication methods adapted to the preferred communication mode of the individual with Deafblindness, by applying the philosophy of intervention.
    • Analyze how Deafblindness has impacted the lives of individuals, their families/significant others and their communities and use that information to inform decision making and practice.
    • Develop and sustain supportive professional relationships with individuals with Deafblindness, their families/significant others, other professionals and community members.
    • Select, design, develop and/or adapt appropriate assistive devices and resources for the unique needs of individuals with Deafblindness.
    • Identify potential community resources appropriate for the individual who is Deafblind.
    • Assist in adapting community resources and services appropriate for the individual who is Deafblind.
    • Identify current policies, relevant legislation, political and social systems and their impacts on the field of Deafblindness.
    • Assess the conceptual understanding of individuals with Deafblindness by selecting and applying a variety of intervention strategies.
    • Support concept development with individuals with Deafblindness by selecting and applying a variety of intervention strategies.
    • Develop ongoing reflective professional development strategies and plans related to realistic career goals and to leadership in the field.