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Young student and Intervenor gluing an item using hand-under-hand technique

Welcome to POPDB's new home!

Please take a look around the new website and check back periodically for new information in the coming year.

New to deafblindness? Wondering about Intervention and Intervenors? In this section, you'll find information and answers to these questions and more. Start your journey here, to learn all about the Principles of Intervention, the unique role of the Intervenor, and find some Tips for Getting Started!

Getting Started

Intervenor's Role

Student and Intervenor using hand-under-hand

Deafblind Intervention Certificate Program

Deafblindness is a low-incidence disability that requires specialized training to understand the unique needs of the student and to learn strategies/techniques. The role of the intervenor is different from the role of the Educational Assistant (EA).

List of Courses

Course Schedule

Student with deafblindness using a light box

Educational Resources

Find practical information about communication and calendar systems, uncover the joy of routines, learn about the Responsive Environment, and discover some of the Best Practices from the field of deafblindness. Parents and school teams will find information on Vision, Hearing, Transition and more!

Play Based Assessment

Transition to Adulthood