Previous Monthly Update - June 2025
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JVIB Seeking Submissions for Special Issue
The Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness is seeking submissions for a special issue on communication, language, and literacy for individuals with visual impairments or deafblindness with complex support needs. Editors Chris Brum and Susan Bruce are looking for innovative research, descriptions of effective practices, conceptual papers, and short reports. Learn more on their special issue information page. Submission deadline is February 28, 2026.
New DbI Review Issue
The May 2025 issue of DbI Review from Deafblind International is now available online for free. Included are articles about understanding time for congenitally deafblind individuals, active learning, and more.
New Edition: Essential Tools of the Trade
The second edition of Essential Tools of the Trade for Teachers of Students who are Deafblind: A Guide for Completing Evaluations has been published by the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI). The new edition reflects current research, practices, and perspectives, and includes new chapters and revised key concepts. Feedback from readers, educators, and professionals who engaged deeply with the first edition was incorporated in this edition. Order a copy from the TSBVI Online Store.
Basecamp Forum Guidelines Reminder
The Basecamp forum provides ways for state deafblind projects to communicate with one another on a variety of topics related to their project work. To ensure the best experience for all members, please take a minute to review the Basecamp Forum Guidelines.
New Journal Articles
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Darrow, E. N., Wanek, J. C., & Correa-Torres, S. M. (2025). Interveners for children who are deafblind: The parents' perspective. American Annals of the Deaf, 169(5), 460-472.
Demchak, M., & Grumstrup, B. (2025). Parental experiences in fostering self-determination for children with congenital deafblindness and co-occurring disabilities. British Journal of Visual Impairment.
Lanchak, E. R., et al. (2025). “A hunt to find anything”: The complexities of finding and sharing disability-related information among state agency staff. Journal of Disability Policy Studies, 36(1), 16-28. [Staff surveyed for this study served individuals of all ages and 60% worked with individuals who are deafblind.]
Maxwell, G. et al. (2025). Paediatric Usher syndrome: Navigating a challenging landscape. British Journal of Visual Impairment.
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