QUOTE FROM AN INTERVENOR
by Kim Amiel
Just as the individuals we support require time to learn and develop new skills, so do we, the Intervenors. There are those among us that are naturally intuitive to the needs of others. However, to truly be a competent Intervenor requires education, understanding of applied principles, desire, passion and strong advocacy skills for those who are learning to dance in a world where the music must be discovered.
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Deafblind Intervention Certificate Program
A POPDB & Douglas College Partnership
The Provincial Outreach Program and Douglas College, Faculty of Child, Family & Community College, Continuing Education, offer a 300 hour Deafblind Intervention Certificate Program. Introduction to Deafblindness and the Introduction to Intervention courses are considered to be entry level training for anyone supporting someone with deafblindness. These courses should be considered to be the minimal requirements for supporting someone with deafblindness. Deafblindness is a unique, low incidence disability. It is very unlikely that any other previous training has fully equipped someone to successfully support a student with deafblindness. A teaching assistant working with a student who is deafblind needs specialized training to understand the unique needs of the student, and to learn the strategies techniques used in the field. As
previously discussed, the role of the Intervenor is different from that of the classroom assistant. This difference must be addressed through training.
POPDB offers an additional 8 courses leading to a Certificate in Deafblind Intervention. These courses are recommended for any Intervenor who wants to learn more. The Intervenor can take one or two courses for professional development or all of the courses to receive the Certificate.
UOTE FROM AN INTERVENOR
by Kim Amiel
Just as the individuals we support require time to learn and develop new skills, so do we, the Intervenors. There are those among us that are naturally intuitive to the needs of others. However, to truly be a competent Intervenor requires education, understanding of applied principles, desire, passion and strong advocacy skills for those who are learning to dance in a world where the music must be discovered.
Intervenor Training Courses
The Outreach Program is currently working with Douglas College's Continuing Education Program to offer a 300 hour Certificate Program. The Introduction to Deafblindness and the Introduction to Intervention are considered to be entry level training for anyone supporting someone with deafblindness. These courses should be considered to be the minimal requirements for supporting someone with deafblindness. Deafblindness is a unique, low incidence disability. It is very unlikely that any other previous training has fully equipped someone to successfully support a student with deafblindness. A teaching assistant working with a student who is deafblind needs specialized training to understand the unique needs of the student, and to learn the strategies techniques used in the field. As previously discussed, the role of the Intervenor is
different from that of the classroom assistant. This difference must be addressed through training.
We offer an additional 8 courses offered leading to a certificate in Intervention for Persons with Deafblindness. These courses are recommended for any Intervenor who wants to learn more. The Intervenor does need to take all of the courses, unless they would like to receive the certificate. They can take the ones that seem to be most relevant to them, or they can take them all.
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