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November Monthly Update

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Child Count and ID and Referral Support

Do you have questions about the child count or identification and referral? Emma Fricke will be joining Carlie Rhoads for virtual office hours on Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET. No appointment is necessary, but contact Carlie at least a week in advance if you will need CART or interpreting. Google Meeting Room

JVIB Special Issue Submissions

The Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness is seeking submissions for a special issue highlighting current research on communication, language, and literacy. It will focus on individuals of all ages with vision loss or deafblindness who have complex support needs. The guest editors are Christopher Brum, Ph.D., Associate Professor, San Diego State University, and Susan M. Bruce, Ph.D., Professor Emerita, Boston College.

Deafblind TA Network Meeting Recording

If you missed this November 13 meeting or would like to review what was discussed, the recording and slides are available in this Basecamp folder (you must be logged into Basecamp to access the folder).

Professional Development: Concentration in Deafblindness

The University of South Dakota and the South Dakota DeafBlind Project are offering a professional development opportunity for educators and related service providers. Two courses, "Deafblindness: Communication Strategies" and "Life Planning for Success: DeafBlind Strategies," will run from January 7 through April 15, 2025. The deadline to register is December 20. For more information, see this announcement.

Functional Behavioral Assessment Resource

A new resource is available from the U.S. Department of Education called Using Functional Behavioral Assessments to Create Supportive Learning Environments. It provides guidance to help schools and early childhood programs better support students’ behavioral needs.

NCDB Support Email

Do you need help using Basecamp, finding something on NCDB’s website, accessing an article, using the OHOA modules, or finding information on a specific topic? We have staff available who can help! Don’t hesitate to contact us at support@nationaldb.org. We are usually able to respond the same day. 

New Publications

If you need assistance accessing any of the articles below, contact support@nationaldb.org. (Note that we are not able to provide copies of the book.)

Book

Bettes, G. (2024). Artful instruction: Making art accessible for individuals who are blind or have low vision. Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

Articles

Batorowicz, B. et al. (2025). Transition to adulthood for individuals with complex communication needs: A scoping review. OTJR: Occupational Therapy Journal of Research, 45(1), 66-84.

Karvonen, M. et al. (2024). Identifying dual sensory loss among students with extensive support needs. The Journal of Special Education, 1-8.

Masuku, K. et al. (2024). Barriers and facilitators to inclusive education for learners who are deafblind: A scoping review. Education Sciences, 14(10), 1072.

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