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Southeast Regional Family and Teen Workshop

NCDB collaborated with seven state deaf-blind projects, Helen Keller National Center, American Association of the Deaf-Blind and PepNet, to host a family and teen weekend workshop. Twenty young adults, each exploring options for college or employment, attended along with their families. Many of the presentations were provided by mentors who, as young adults, had attended previous workshops. The presentations covered important events such as the Washington D.C. policies and advocacy learning experience that culminated in the meeting in the Oval Office with President Obama, a report from the U.S delegation to the international deaf-blindness conference in Uganda and an account of a trip to a village in Costa Rica where delegates were able to meet and interact with children who had sensory loss. The workshop was well supported by Support Service Providers (SSP's) from interpreting programs and the Rotary Camp Florida assisted the Florida Outreach project in providing lodging and meeting space.

Photos Courtesy of Mike Fagbemi and the participants of the Southeast Regional Family & Teen Workshop.

NEWS & EVENTS

Grant Performance Report Webinar March 1, 2010 for State DB Projects

This webinar is designed to provide direction regarding the requirements for the 2010 submission as well as offer guidance about ways to report progress. More details here.

Pennsylvania to Offer Two Workshops with Jan van Dijk in March

Workshops are open to individuals beyond PA.

March 8th, 2010
Effective Intervention for Children with Low Incidence Disabilities including Deafblindness

March 9th, 2010
Low Incidence Disorders and Deafblindness: A Leap into the Darkness

Find more details here or for general registration information and questions contact Sue Cartwright, (800) 360-7282 ext. 3431 or scartwright@pattan.net

Check NCDB Website for Personnel Development Opportunities

Find current information about conferences, trainings, online and distance education opportunities on the NCDB website

PRODUCTS & PUBLICATIONS

Resources from Center for Early Literacy Learning (CELL)

Characteristics and Consequences of Adult Learning Methods and Strategies
This research synthesis looks at the effectiveness of four adult learning methods: accelerated learning, coaching, guided design, and just-in-time training.

CELLpractices
This series describes methods and procedures for implementing evidence-based preliteracy, emergent literacy, and early literacy learning practices.

Winterberry Press Resources on Family Centered Practices

A selection of publications on family-centered practices that are specifically designed to support and strengthen parent and family capacity.

New Webcast “CHARGE Syndrome - The Impact on Communication & Learning”

Explores the educational implications of the physical, sensory and neurological issues shared by children with CHARGE. Presented by Martha Majors from the Deafblind Program at Perkins. View here.

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