In the community of a classroom: Inclusive education of a student with deaf-blindness

This case study describes the inclusive education program of a student with deaf-blindness on the basis of extensive classroom observations and interv iews with parents, teachers, administrators, and peers. Critical factors as sociated with the program's success included direct administrative involvem ent, teachers' and peers' problem-solving skills, adaptation of materials a nd school activities, effective teaming, consideration of the physical envi ronment, and adoption of attitudes that support inclusion.