1. For families of children and youth who are deafblind Provides: Information and training that can be accessed in their home at any time A vehicle for applying information learned directly to their children Knowledge and materials that can enhance their ability to advocate for their children and to participate effectively in their education

2. Project SPARKLE is implemented in 25 states across the country Approximately 420 families have participated in training

3. www.sparkle.usu.edu SPARKLE Website

4. Website Components

5.  Training Program

6. Website Components  Training Program  Child Profile

7. Website Components  Training Program  Child Profile  Ongoing Support ~ State Facilitators

8. Website Components  Training Program  Child Profile  Ongoing Support ~ State Facilitators  Family Support & Networking

9.  Training Program  Child Profile  Ongoing Support ~ State Facilitators  Family Support & Networking  Ongoing Activities Website Components

10.  Training Program  Child Profile  Ongoing Support ~ State Facilitators  Family Support & Networking  Ongoing Activities  Information & Resources

11. Touch Concept Development Deafblindness Vision Hearing Intervention  Modules are provided to the families on DVD and are supported by the Website.  Training topics include: Training Program

12. The Parent Guidebook contains: Instructions  Topic Reviews  Child Profile  Evaluation  Tech Tips Training Program

13.  Supports the family in collecting data and information specific to their child.  Facilitates the sharing of information with service providers, medical personnel, and others. Child Profile

15.  Each participating state has a state facilitator who works with the SPARKLE Project and helps families utilize the program. Edgenie Bellah T exas Deafblind Outreach Austin, TX Ongoing Support ~ State Facilitators

16. State Facilitators:  Help coordinate Project activities  Identify families in their state for Project participation  Provide guidance, support, and training to the families in their state  Assist in helping families access computers and other equipment as needed  Assist in child profile development as needed  Provide access to additional materials

17.  Families can share ideas, information, and encouragement and have the support of others who are facing similar challenges. Family Support and Networking  Discussion Topics - Siblings - Play - Interveners SPARKLE Listserv

18.  Additional resources are offered for the families, including supplemental DVDs (van Dijk), printed materials, and resource manuals.  The Website also offers an interactive glossary as well as a resource section with links to related websites. Resources and Materials

19. Evaluation Pre-Survey Training Questionnaires Ongoing Activities Webinars State Activities - family gatherings, boot camps, etc.

20. www.sparkle.usu.edu SPARKLE Website