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As defined by IDEA, multiple disabilities refer to more than one impairment related to one another. |
Friendship Circle International.
Mission: “to bring happiness and compassion to the children and young adults with special needs. Target Audience: People with disabilities and are below 18 years old.
Website URL: https://www.friendshipcircle.com/about
They help them celebrate individuality and have peace of mind with their families.
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Vision loss is the sight impairment, that even when correction is made, the person’s educational performance is affected. | The American Council of the Blind.
Mission: “strives to increase the independence, security and quality of life for the blind and the visually impaired.”
Target Audience: parents of people with vision loss across ages.
Website URL: https://www.acb.org/
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IDEA defines hearing loss as a severe case where an individual encounters issues with or without amplification. | The Helen Keller National Center.
Mission: “to help the deaf lead normal lives.”
Target Audience: deaf people of all ages.
Website URL: https://www.helenkeller.org/hknc
The organization ensures that deaf people get the necessary assistance to live like others. |
| One accommodation for these learners is working with them directly to understand their needs and meet them.
Believing in them is also needed, despite the many barriers to their success.
Cooperating with the team members and professionals is also needed so that their issues are handled fully. |
Parents Helping Parents.
Mission: “to provide information, training and support to parents with children having disabilities.”
Target Audience: Parents of children and youths with disabilities.
Website URL: https://www.parentshelpingparents.org/
Parents with disabled children interact to receive support on how to take care of their children.
Special Needs Alliance. Mission: “to ensure a long life for people with disabilities.
Website URL: https://www.specialneedsalliance.org/
The agency helps learners with multiple disabilities to attain their academic dreams despite the challenges. |
Teachers need to allow blind learners to adjust their working positions they are comfortable.
They should also avoid using huge print materials when the normal print would suffice.
When the assignments are given refer to pictures, teachers should permit the blind to use the normal print book. |
Blinded Veterans Association
Mission: “to help veterans and their families meet and overcome the challenges of blindness.”
Target Audience: Individuals who have become blind in the line of duty.
Website URL: https://bva.org/
The agency is determined to ensure that people developing vision loss while working are assisted.
Royal National Institute of Blind People. Mission: “to challenge avoidable sight loss, boost eye health and promote access to treatments.
Target Audience: People with sight issues.
Website URL: https://www.rnib.org.uk/
The organization operates to ensure that people with eye challenges lead a life like the rest. |
One accommodation for hearing loss is ensuring that auditory and visual aids are offered.
Teachers should also learn how to use sign language interpreters and teach the deaf.
Teachers also need to include them in schoolwide programs. |
The Association of Late Deafened Adults. Mission: “to ensure the deaf determines the type of communication that works best for them.”
Website’s URL: https://www.alda.org/
National Family Association for the Deaf-Blind. Mission: “to support families with deaf members.”
Target Audience: families with deaf members. Website URL: https://nfadbjacqueline50854.wildapricot.org/ |