This study examined the changes in team membership for 18 students with deaf-blindness from 1994-95 to 1997–98. The findings highlight the many people who are involved in each student's education and the high level of turnover among professional staff from year to year. Implications for managing changes in team membership are discussed, and recommendations for future research are offered.
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