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  • About
  • Technical Assistance Team
  • Short Term Technical Assistance Request Form
  • Intensive Technical Assistance Request Form
  • Services
  • Deafblind Registry
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  • Iowa Deafblind Online Registry Form
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Interveners

Interveners act as the “eyes and ears” of individuals who are deafblind. The Project supports intervener training for educational teams and families.

  • Family Study of The Role of Interveners in Educational Settings – NFADB Family Cohort

    The National Family Association on  Deaf-Blindness will be offering a study opportunity for families who would like to learn about…

  • What does it mean to be an intervener in Iowa?

    The following is the definition of “intervener” used by Iowa’s Deafblind Services Project. This definition was developed by the Deafblind…

  • Is there a special certification or licensure required to be an intervener in Iowa?

    Currently, Iowa does not have a requirement for interveners to be certified or licensed. On the national level, individuals completing the…

  • How do I become an intervener?

    Currently, the state of Iowa does not offer intervenor certification. Individuals are encouraged to explore intervenor coursework that is offered…

  • I want to be an intervener for the deaf and blind. Where do I begin?

    The role of an intervener is to act as the “eyes and ears” for individuals who are both deaf and…

Connect With Us

  • Susan A. Brennan, PhD
  • Deafblind Consultant & Project Coordinator
  • Iowa Educational Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired
  • (319) 472-5221, Ext. 1002
    or 800-645-4579, Ext. 1002 (Iowa only)

Affiliates

  • Early Access
  • Iowa EDHI
  • Access for Special Kids (ASK) Resource Center
  • Iowa School for the Deaf
  • Iowa Department of Education
  • Iowa Department for the Blind

© 2018 Iowa Deafblind Services Project

Iowa Deafblind Servics Project is funded by a 5-year U.S. Department of Education grant (2008 – 2013) with additional support from Iowa Department of Education, Iowa School for the Deaf, Iowa Braille School, and Iowa's Area Education Agencies.

The contents of this website were developed under a grant from the U.S. Department of Education #H326T130013. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of The Research Institute, nor the US Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. Project Officer, Jo Ann McCann.