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POSTED April 14, 2021 | Announcement

[Updated Resource] Transition from Early Intervention to Preschool

NCDB’s updated resource “Transition from Early Intervention to Preschool” provides critical information on the steps and strategies involved in this important transition.

POSTED April 12, 2021 | Announcement

[New Resource] The Importance of Family-Professional Partnership in Times of Uncertainty

A study of families with children who are deafblind during the COVID-19 pandemic by Lanya Lynn McKittrick, PhD.

POSTED April 09, 2021 | Job

Job Announcement: Adaptive Technology Supervisor, Helen Keller National Center

The Hellen Keller National Center is hiring for an Adaptive Technology Supervisor.

POSTED April 07, 2021 | Announcement

[Product Update] Early Identification and Referral Toolbox

NCDB’s Early Identification and Referral Toolbox has been recently revised to include a section on the health care system.

POSTED April 07, 2021 | Announcement

Helen Keller National Center Jobs

POSTED April 02, 2021 | Announcement

New Key Topic for Families: Preparing for Transition to Preschool

This month's Key Topic for Families is “Preparing for Transition to Preschool.” You’ll find links to resources for families to help ease the challenging transition from early intervention to preschool services.

POSTED March 30, 2021 | Job

Job Announcement: Deaf-Blind Specialist, Helen Keller National Center

The Hellen Keller National Center is hiring for a Deaf-Blind Specialist in Tennessee. The primary focus of the Deaf-Blind Specialist will be to provide one on one services to consumers to assist with achievement of employment outcomes, with a commitment to a fully inclusive community-based environment.

POSTED March 30, 2021 | Job

Job Announcement: Apprentice Specialist, Helen Keller National Center

The Hellen Keller National Center is hiring for an Apprentice Specialist, a position that collaborates with apprenticeship programs to expand the opportunities for employment of deafblind consumers across the country.

POSTED March 29, 2021 | Announcement

New Practice Guide: Optimizing Availability for Learning

NCDB is pleased to announce the publication of Optimizing Availability for Learning. This is the latest in a series of NCDB practice guides, which outline essential components of instructional practices commonly used with children who are deaf-blind.

POSTED March 22, 2021 | Training

Professional Development Series for Educators and Related Service Providers

The University of South Dakota is offering four professional development courses with a concentration in deaf-blindness and high intensity needs.

POSTED March 16, 2021 | Job

Job Announcement: Administrative Assistant, Helen Keller National Center

The Hellen Keller National Center is hiring for an Administrative Assistant that supports the Great Plains and Southwest Regions.

POSTED March 05, 2021 | Job

Job Announcement: DeafBlind Specialist, Illinois DeafBlind Project

Project Reach: Illinois DeafBlind Services is searching for a DeafBlind Specialist.

POSTED February 25, 2021 | Announcement

New Product! Accessibility Toolkit

The Accessibility Toolkit for State Deaf-Blind Projects has been published! This toolkit provides basic information about online accessibility.

POSTED February 05, 2021 | Job

Job Announcement: Teacher of Students with Deaf-Blindness, Delaware

The Delaware Statewide programs for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf-Blind is searching for a teacher of students with deaf-blindness.

POSTED February 01, 2021 | Announcement

NCDB 2020 Impact Report

Each year, NCDB asks for input on our work and uses the feedback to create positive change in the years that follow. This report summarizes our accomplishments in 2020.

POSTED January 29, 2021 | Job

Job Announcement: Director, Oregon DeafBlind Project

Western Oregon University is hiring for the position of Grant Project Director of the Oregon Deafblind Project.

POSTED January 27, 2021 | Announcement

Exceptional Parent Magazine Article on Deaf-Blindness

NCDB recently had an opportunity to write an article about the importance of connection in deaf-blindness for Exceptional Parent Magazine.

POSTED January 15, 2021 | Announcement

New Resource: Teacher Profiles

NCDB has been collecting profiles of wonderful teachers working with children who are deaf-blind across the nation.

POSTED January 06, 2021 | Announcement

2019 National Deaf-Blind Child Count Report Published

The 2019 National Deaf-Blind Child Count Report provides an annual "snap shot" of children and youth with deaf-blindness in the United States.

POSTED December 30, 2020 | Announcement

New Transition and Adult Life Success Stories: Alex Steinbrick

Alex Steinbrick provides an update about his career and college experiences after high school.

POSTED December 16, 2020 | Archived Webinar

NCDB Professional Development Series: IEP Development

POSTED November 18, 2020 | Archived Webinar

NCDB Professional Development Series: Early Literacy and Numeracy

POSTED November 04, 2020 | Archived Webinar

NCDB Professional Development Webinar: Accessing Grade Level General Education Curriculum

POSTED October 21, 2020 | Archived Webinar

NCDB Professional Development Webinar: Academic Standards for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities

POSTED September 30, 2020 | Archived Webinar

NCDB Professional Development Webinar: Meeting the Needs of Proficient Communicators

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