Tactile Communication and In-Depth Considerations for Children and Youth with DeafBlindness
EDSE (Special Education) 513-600
A Special Education Course for Supporting DeafBlind Learners
The course will provide an overview of the various lived experiences of students with combined hearing and vision loss will be provided. Various etiologies will be described to provide a broad understanding and the implications of multi-sensory loss on the learning process and availability for learning. Time will be dedicated to addressing the power of touch for learning and communicating, focusing on the aspects of the neuroscience of touch. Various tactile considerations for DeafBlind learners will be explored, including tactile sign language, haptics and pro-tactile communication. Participants can anticipate hands-on learning and practice.
Course is graded satisfactory/unsatisfactory.
Instructor: Tanni Anthony
anthony_t@cde.state.co.us
Course Details
Credits: 1
Level of Study: Graduate
Tuition: $80
Location: Adams 12 Conference Center
1500 E 128th Ave, Thornton, CO 80241
Course Dates
Workshop dates: June 15–16, 2026
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Follow-up assignment due: July 30, 2026
Add/Register by: July 27
Drop by: July 28
Withdraw by: July 29
Eligibility
Graduate Students
UNC Degree-Seeking Students
Current UNC graduate students can register for this course.
Non-Degree-Seeking Students
Non-degree-seeking graduate status refers to a student who has earned at least a bachelor’s degree and who either:
- Has applied to UNC Graduate School and has not yet been admitted.
- Wishes to take this graduate course but not pursue a degree.
Please note, as a non-degree seeking student, you are not eligible for federal financial aid for this course.
Note: UNC student immunization policies will apply to your enrollment. See the current UNC vaccination policy and directions. If you enroll for a fully online course, please contact debra.miller@unco.edu after your enrollment to request that the immunization requirement be removed.
Register
Summer 2026 EDSE 513-601 CRN: 40715
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