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Bridging the Gap from Classroom to Community: Transition Resources related to Communication

Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services Information

Video on Lip Reading

Communication AND Series -Impacts of Diagnoses on Communication

Complexities of Communication

Deaf Services Flyer

Differences between having a Direct Service Professional (DSP) who is fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) versus using an ASL Interpreter

Differences between Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Assistive Technology (AT)

Environmental Factors to Consider Enhancing Functional Vision

Hand Under Hand Comparison

Hand under Hand Technique

Integrated Support Star-Current and Need

Tracking document for interpreters

Inventory of Functional Communication

Limited English Proficiency in the Individual Support Plan

My Communication Profile

Sensory Processing Disorder Checklist

Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI)

Understanding speech sounds on an audiogram

Tips for Communication Partners

Tips for Working with an American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter

Tips on Working with Resistance

Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) Tips

Visual Schedule Template

Wait time

What is a Communication Profile?

What is a Supports Coordinator? in ASL – Video

Whole Body Listening

Communication Matrix’s 7 Levels of Communication

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MyODP News Online

Communicating with Individuals who are Blind or have a Visual Impairment

Jul 9, 2026 1 min read

ODP’s Special Populations Unit has published a new guide for communicating with individuals who are blind or have visual impairment. The purpose of this guide is to offer resources in […]

Communication Corner – January 10 is National Vision Board Day

Dec 31, 2025

Communication Corner – December 11 is National App Day

Dec 1, 2025

Communication Corner – November 1 is Autistics Speaking Day

Nov 1, 2025

Communication Corner – October is Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Awareness Month

Oct 7, 2025