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Dual-Sensory Impaired (DSI)
Definition: A student who has dual-sensory impairments affecting both vision and hearing, the combination of which causes a serious impairment in the abilities to acquire information, communicate, or function within the environment, or who has a degenerative condition which will lead to such an impairment.
Impact of Dual-Sensory Impairment
It is widely accepted that about 80% of what we learn is acquired through vision and another 19% is experienced through hearing. When these two major channels are affected, development can be impacted in many areas:
- communication, language, and literacy
- movement and motor skills
- cognitive / intellectual development
- emotional, behavioral, and social skills
- participation in daily living, including recreation and leisure activities
- employment and transition to adult life
Florida Virgin Island Deaf-Blind Collaborative (FAVI)
The FAVI Deaf-Blind Collaborative is a technical assistance and dissemination project funded by the US Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP).
A child qualifies for services from FAVI if they are eligible for the Dual-Sensory Impaired Program. If a child is suspected of being Dual-Sensory Impaired, they can be referred to FAVI and receive services for one year or until determined eligible for DSI.Technical Assistance (TA) strategies include:- Site visits / classroom
- Home / community visits
- Face-to-face consultation
- Telephone / email / distance consultation
- Loan of Materials – research/evidence based published materials
- In-service training workshops
- Statewide training workshops
- Information regarding state and national resources
- Any combination of the above strategies
Any family member or professional may report a child or young adult ( ages birth through 21) to the Florida deaf-blind registry
by contacting FAVI. Click Here
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Contact Information
Specialist for Deaf/hard of Hearing904.348.7823(Phone)904.858.3625 (Fax)Specialist for Visually Impaired904.348.5704 (Phone)904.858.3625 (Fax)Important Links: