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EVENT April 15-16, 2025 | Conference

40th Annual Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability and Diversity

The 40th Annual Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability and Diversity will take place in April 2025. The theme is "By Us and For Us: Legacy and Future of Our Movement."

EVENT February 27-March 01, 2025 | Conference

2025 Texas Symposium on Deafblind Education

The theme of the 2025 Texas Symposium on Deafblind Education is "Convergence: Embracing New Beginnings with Presence & Connections." It will take place in Austin, TX, February 27 and 28, and March 1, 2025.

EVENT January 07-April 15, 2025 | Training

Professional Development: Concentration in Deafblindness Course

This 14-week course from the University of South Dakota and the South Dakota Deafblind Program will be held from January 7 through April 15, 2025. Registration deadline: December 20, 2024.

EVENT December 10, 2024 | Webinar

Strategies, Tools, and Resources for Maximizing Participation in IEP Meetings

This webinar from the Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution is the second of a 2-part series on maximizing IEP team participation for better student outcomes.

EVENT November 21, 2024 | Webinar

Ask the Expert - Supporting Adult Needs in CHARGE

The next "Ask the Expert" webinar from the CHARGE Syndrome Foundation will be held November 21, from 7:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET. The topic is “Supporting Adult Needs in CHARGE.”

NEWS November 07, 2024 | Announcement

Opportunity to Submit Articles for JVIB Special Issue

The Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness has issued an invitation for submissions for a special issue highlighting current research on communication, language, and literacy that focuses on individuals of all ages with vision loss or deafblindness who have complex support needs.

NEWS August 26, 2024 | Announcement

Scholarships Available for Endorsement in Deafblindness

The University of Utah Department of Special Education’s Deafblind Program is offering a number of scholarships to support special education teachers interested in obtaining a master's degree and an endorsement in teaching learners with deafblindness.

NEWS August 21, 2024 | Announcement

New Publication: NCDB Article on Early ID and Referral Published in Exceptional Parent Magazine

NCDB’s article “Resources to Support Identification and Referral of Children Who Are Deafblind” has been published in the back-to-school issue of Exceptional Parent.

NEWS July 22, 2024 | Announcement

New Flyer: Get Their Vision Tested, Too!

A new flyer is available to help spread the word about the importance of vision testing for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

NEWS June 18, 2024 | Announcement

Now Available in Spanish: Key Topics for Families

Temas Clave Para Las Familias includes information on strategies and supports that families can use to help them navigate their child's services and their family's everyday life.

NEWS June 17, 2024 | Announcement

New Vision Screening and Referral Resources from the Office of Head Start

The Office of Head Start at the National Center on Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety has several new resources on vision screening and referral.

NEWS April 29, 2024 | Announcement

OSEP Impact Story - Making a Difference

As part of the Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Program’s Impact Story Initiative, NCDB created “Making a Difference: Professional Development for Early Intervention With Children Who Are Deafblind.”

NEWS April 16, 2024 | Announcement

Now Available in Spanish: Intervener Services IEP Team Discussion Guide

The newly redesigned IEP team discussion guide, Are Intervener Services Appropriate for Your Student Who Is Deafblind? is now available in Spanish on NCDB’s website.

NEWS March 11, 2024 | Announcement

New Article: Everyone has a Voice

Exceptional Parent Magazine has released their 2024 Vision, Hearing and Speech Issue. In the article, “Everyone has a Voice,” Nanci Bentley describes her journey of communication with her son, who is deafblind.

NEWS March 01, 2024 | Announcement

New Resources from the American Printing House

Getting Started Guides for families new to blindness and low vision.

NEWS January 26, 2024 | Announcement

Survey for Youth With Visual Impairments About High School Experiences

NEWS January 05, 2024 | Announcement

2022 Deafblind Child Count Report

The 2022 National Deafblind Child Count Report has just been released, available in PDF and HTML formats.

NEWS December 06, 2023 | Announcement

New Resource: Supporting Students Who Are Deaf with PBIS

“Supporting Deaf Students in the Classroom Within a PBIS Framework,” a new resource by the Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS), the National Deaf Center (NDC), and NCDB.

NEWS November 30, 2023 | Announcement

Earworm Podcast: Dialogues on hearing health you can’t stop thinking about

This podcast focuses on topics that are of particular interest to health care providers, but a broader audience will also find the podcast interesting and helpful.

NEWS September 15, 2023 | Announcement

Family Key Topic: Including Deafblindness in the IEP

This key topic provides information families can share with educators and administrators on practices for identifying, assessing, and educating children who are deafblind.

NEWS September 05, 2023 | Announcement

Now Available in Spanish: An Overview of Deafblindness

Our popular factsheet, “An Overview of Deafblindness,” is now available in Spanish.

NEWS July 12, 2023 | Announcement

Now Available: Early Intervention for Children Who Are Deafblind

Module 2 of NCDB’s professional development series provides much-needed practical information essential for working with infants and toddlers who are deafblind.

NEWS April 04, 2023 | Announcement

Literacy Website Relocated

The Literacy for Children with Combined Vision and Hearing Loss website has been moved to the NCDB website.

NEWS March 31, 2023 | Announcement

Just Published: A Mother’s Story of her Son Who Is Deaf-Blind

In this book a mom tells the inspiring story of her son who is deaf-blind.

NEWS February 15, 2023 | Announcement

New Resource: Identification of Usher Syndrome

A new NCDB product, written by Nancy O’Donnell of the Usher Syndrome Coalition, provides essential information and resources for families and professionals.

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