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This online module, DeafBlind Interpreting in VR Settings, is an introductory overview to working with DeafBlind individuals in Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) settings. The module addresses the purpose of VR services, the VR experience, the importance of understanding VR-specific vocabulary, ethical issues that may arise in VR settings, and resources for interpreters and other professionals who work with DeafBlind individuals.

Learning Objectives:

• Gain a basic understanding of the Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) process.
• Identify key components of the rehabilitation process, such as employment-related services and timelines.
• Develop an understanding of important VR-related vocabulary.
• Identify roles and responsibilities of interpreters who work in the Vocational Rehabilitation setting, specifically those working with clients who are DeafBlind.
• Gain a deeper awareness of ethical considerations when working in VR-related settings with a client who is DeafBlind
• Identify resources to further studies about interpreting in VR settings

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