August Monthly Update
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. Highlighted are a number of resources that families can use for their own information as well as to share with their child’s service providers and schools. Please share the article with families and educators in your state.
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. The program can be completed online. Applications are being accepted through October 1 for a Spring 2025 start date. For more information, contact Dr. Sarah Ivy at sarah.ivy@utah.edu.
New PLC: Family Engagement Transition
In this PLC, state deafblind project staff will meet to learn and discuss strategies for providing TA to families related to the transition from high school to adult services. Members will hear from families about ways of encouraging families and children to actively plan for transition, consider meaningful life choices, and take actionable steps to become informed and empowered throughout the transition process. The PLC will meet monthly beginning September 2024 and ending May 2025. If you are interested in participating, please contact Jana Villemez, Family Engagement Initiative lead, at jvillemez@helenkeller.org.
Transitioning to College with a Disability Podcast
The Exceptional Experience Podcast serves to empower the voices of youth and young adults with disabilities. Their latest episode, Transitioning to College with a Disability, features Billy Pickens and Mayia Warren.
Hands & Voices Conference
It is almost time for the Hands & Voices 2024 Leadership Conference. If you are planning to attend or would like to learn more about ways to engage with Hands & Voices, contact Jana Villemez at jvillemez@helenkeller.org. We are in the early stages of determining ways for families and state deafblind project personnel who attend the conference to connect.
New Publications
[Article] Peltokorpi, S., et al. (2024). Bodily-tactile early intervention: A pilot study of the role of maternal touch and emotional availability in interactions between three children with visual impairment and additional disabilities and their mothers. Frontiers in Psychology, 15, 1439605.
[Book] Crowe, K. (Ed.) (2024). Communication and sensory loss: Global perspectives. Routledge.
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