Center Overview
Since 1992, DB-LINK has supported the information needs of people who interact on a daily basis with our nation's 10,000 deaf-blind children and serves as the central source for the collection and distribution of comprehensive and current information related to children who are deaf-blind.
Methods
DB-Link identifies, collects, and organizes information, including information about research- and evidence-based practices, relevant to children who are deaf-blind (birth through age 21). The project responds to requests for information from diverse constituents throughout the United States, utilizing its extensive databases and multidisciplinary professional staff to provide information to support improved educational outcomes and enhanced quality of life for these children. DB-LINK's specialized library, state-of-the-art Web site, and original products are used to disseminate comprehensive information on deaf-blindness to a wide variety of audiences. DB-LINK links researchers with practitioners and parents to develop a coordinated network to raise national awareness and build capacity in service of improved results for children who are deaf-blind.
States
- National
Center Type
- TA&D
Dates
- 2004-10-01
- 2006-09-30
Center Contact
- John Reiman
- reimanj@wou.edu
- (503) 838-8776
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Teaching Research Institute
Western Oregon University
345 N. Monmouth Ave. Monmouth, OR 97361-1394
Categories
- Deaf-Blind