April Monthly Update
Revisions to OHOA Overview Module
NCDB has completed revisions to An Overview of Deafblindness and Instructional Strategies in the Open Hands, Open Access: Deafblind Intervener Learning Modules series. This involved updates to formatting, references, and content that had become outdated. These changes should not affect syllabi for those using the module for formal training. To learn more about the revisions that will be available on the website and in Moodle on May 1, visit OHOA Overview Module 2025 Revisions.
Universal Technical Assistance Webinar
The State Implementation and Scaling-up of Evidence-based Practices (SISEP) Center is hosting a webinar on Wednesday, May 7, from 2 to 3 p.m. EST, where they will share their approach to universal TA using a three-tiered model to support states in implementing and scaling evidence-based practices.
Updated Info Topic: Person-Centered Planning
Are you interested in learning about meaningful life planning for children and youth who are deafblind? Visit our recently updated "Info Topic" page on person-centered planning to access a number of informative resources.
Idaho Training Clearinghouse Accessibility Videos
Did you know the Idaho Training Clearinghouse has a collection of videos that teach document accessibility skills? Check out these short videos to learn best practices for making documents accessible.
New Practice Guide: Supporting Communication Development
Our new Supporting Communication Development practice guide details the essential components of instructional practices commonly used to expand and support a child’s communication, including foundational strategies to plan for and engage in meaningful interactions. Please share this important new resource with practitioners and other adults who work with children who are deafblind. You can also find previous guides on our Practice Guides page.
New Journal Articles
If you need assistance accessing any of these articles, contact support@nationaldb.org.
Heppe, E. C. et al. (2025). Consensus on topics related to defining the functional definition of deafblindness in the Netherlands: A Delphi study. British Journal of Visual Impairment.
Spencer, T. D. et al. (2025). Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) interventions that promote commenting: A systematic review. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 1-14.
Sutter, C., & Demchak, M. (2025). Replication of an evaluation of the system of least prompts to teach symbol use to a child with deafblindness. British Journal of Visual Impairment.
Tosolini, K. E. et al. (2025). A Piagetian lens on cognitive development of children and youths with congenital deafblindness: A scoping review. Frontiers in Education, 10, 1479668
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