Instructors and teachers of persons with disabilities teach children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities communication techniques, such as Braille or sign language, and rehabilitation skills to increase independence and mobility. They are employed in rehabilitation centres, specialized educational institutes and throughout the elementary and secondary school system.

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• Instruct students who are blind or visually impaired in reading and writing Braille and in the use of special equipment
• Instruct students who are deaf or hearing impaired in lip-reading, finger spelling and sign language, according to individual communication needs
• Instruct students who are hearing impaired in formation and development of sounds for speech using hearing aids and other devices
• Instruct individuals with physical disabilities and their families in the use of rehabilitative techniques, prosthetic devices, wheelchairs and other equipment designed to minimize the effects of a disability
• Assist individuals with intellectual impairments and physical disabilities to develop life skills, and provide job training and support.

Sherbrooke, Coaticook, Lac-Mégantic, Richmond, Asbestos, Bromptonville, Cookshire, Danville, East Angus, Fleurimont, Lennoxville, Magog, Rock Forest, Valcourt, Windsor

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