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Communication between Staff and Deaf-Blind People in Community Residences

Despite the consensus that communication is a critical aspect of programming for persons with dual sensory impairments (deaf-blindness), little is known about the communication these individuals use as adults in natural environments. The study reported here examined issues of communicative control for staff and eight individuals with deaf-blindness and mental retardation in three residential programs. Overall rates of communication, the degree to which residents initiated communication, and communication with other residents and visitors were examined. Implications for communication training and the design of programs are discussed.