The Pennsylvania Partnership for the Deafblind (PPDB) would like to thank Jackie Brennan for her many years of service. She has been instrumental in establishing PPDB, including the status of a nonprofit organization. Jackie, Superintendent of Overbrook School for the Blind, finds time to contribute to advisory councils, professional organizations, and other entities that support students with many different needs. She brings her expertise and commitment for students who are deafblind to many efforts. Here are two important resources that you many want to explore:
Jackie helped bring the National Agenda for Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired to Pennsylvania. This agenda sets forth best practices in education, along with a description of the Expanded Core Curriculum:
https://www.teachingvisuallyimpaired.com/national-agenda.html
Jackie made sure students who are deafblind were included in Pennsylvania’s Communication Plan for Students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing. This document helps teams determine necessary supports for reading, communication, and the utilization of assistive technologies:
https://www.pattan.net/disabilities/deaf-and-hard-of-hearing/communication-plan/
On a personal note, I met Jackie over 27 years ago. She took me under her wing immediately, and has never stopped advocating for children and youth with disabilities. Jackie brings goodness, excellence and commitment to all that she does.
Jackie helped bring the National Agenda for Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired to Pennsylvania. This agenda sets forth best practices in education, along with a description of the Expanded Core Curriculum:
https://www.teachingvisuallyimpaired.com/national-agenda.html
Jackie made sure students who are deafblind were included in Pennsylvania’s Communication Plan for Students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing. This document helps teams determine necessary supports for reading, communication, and the utilization of assistive technologies:
https://www.pattan.net/disabilities/deaf-and-hard-of-hearing/communication-plan/
On a personal note, I met Jackie over 27 years ago. She took me under her wing immediately, and has never stopped advocating for children and youth with disabilities. Jackie brings goodness, excellence and commitment to all that she does.
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