🏷️ Category Reference: Category B - Deafblind
🏷️ Category Reference: Category B - Deafblind
EA Operational Overview & At-a-Glance Guide
- Category Code & Title:
Category B - Deafblind - Funding Classification:
Level 1 Supplemental Funding - Outreach & Consultative Services:
$= dv.current().prp_outreach && dv.current().prp_outreach.length > 0 ? dv.current().prp_outreach.join(" • ") : "District Student Services" - EA Core Support Goal: Learners with dual sensory loss in both vision and hearing requiring specialized tactile communication and sensory integration.
⚡ 1. Top EA Support Strategies & Accommodations
High-yield, evidence-based practices that EAs can implement immediately in classroom and unstructured settings.
💬 Communication & Visual Supports
- Tactile Symbols & Objects of Reference: Use concrete tactile objects (e.g., small spoon for lunch, textured ring for gym) prior to transitions.
- Hand-Under-Hand Guidance: Guide learner's hands gently from below rather than forcing hand-over-hand motion. Always ask permission.
- Tactile Sign / Finger-Spelling: Utilize consistent tactile sign cues established in the student's communication plan.
🎧 Sensory & Environmental Adjustments
- Vibrotactile & Tactile Environment: Capitalize on floor vibrations, textured surfaces, and tactile cues to signal room boundaries.
- Consistent Spatial Layout: Keep classroom furniture and personal belongings in identical locations to foster independent navigation.
- Sensory Pacing: Provide quiet sensory recovery periods to prevent cognitive fatigue from tactile processing.
⚠️ De-escalation & Regulation Best Practices
- Startle Response Prevention: Always present a gentle touch cue (e.g., tap on shoulder or arm) before initiating interaction.
- Clear Touch Cues: Use standardized tactile cues for stop, wait, and transition.
- Avoid: Moving the student suddenly or altering furniture placement without walking them through the space.
🛠️ 2. Provincial Outreach & Specialized Equipment Contacts
Quick access to specialized consultative programs, assistive technologies, and district supports.
| Program / Resource | Support Focus Area | Direct Web Reference |
|---|---|---|
| POPDB (Deafblind Outreach) | Tactile Communication & Consultative Support | POPDB (Deafblind Outreach) Link |
| PRCVI (Visually Impaired Centre) | Tactile Materials & Braille Support | PRCVI (Visually Impaired Centre) Link |
| POPDHH (Deaf & Hard of Hearing) | Auditory & Visual Adaptation Supports | POPDHH (Deaf & Hard of Hearing) Link |
👥 3. Active Learner Roster in Vault (Category B)
Real-time list of all active student profiles assigned to this designation category.
TABLE WITHOUT ID
file.link AS "Student Profile",
grade_level AS "Grade",
primary_needs AS "Primary Support Focus",
has_safety_plan AS "Active Safety Plan?"
FROM "Accommodation Journal/01_students"
WHERE contains(bc_designation, "Category B") OR contains(bc_designation, this.file.link)
SORT file.name ASC
📊 4. Strategy Efficacy Leaderboard for Category B
Aggregated EA probe data showing which accommodations are scoring highest (1–5) for learners with this designation.
TABLE WITHOUT ID
Strategy AS "Accommodation / Strategy Used",
round(average(rows.Effectiveness), 1) AS "Avg Efficacy Score (1-5)",
length(rows.file.link) AS "Probes Logged"
FROM "Accommodation Journal/03_observations/Daily"
WHERE contains(Profile.bc_designation, "Category B") OR contains(Profile.bc_designation, this.file.link)
GROUP BY Strategy
SORT round(average(rows.Effectiveness), 1) DESC
