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POSTED May 12, 2022 | Announcement

New NCDB Professional Development Series

Coming Soon! The first module of an important new series for educators from NCDB will be available online.

POSTED May 12, 2022 | Announcement

ATLAS/NCDB Partnership Improves Access to the GEC

NCDB has partnered with ATLAS on projects to improve access to the GEC for students who are deafblind with significant cognitive disabilities.

POSTED April 18, 2022 | Announcement

New Resources by Elsa Sjunneson

Three resources by Elsa Sjunneson: a memoir, RadioLab interview, and PBS documentary.

POSTED April 12, 2022 | Announcement

New Article: The Importance of Infant and Toddler ID

An article by NCDB’s Emma Nelson, Robbin Bull, and their ECTA colleagues has been published online by ZERO TO THREE

POSTED April 12, 2022 | Announcement

Texas: A State Success Story

Read our latest State Success Story and learn about the significant accomplishments Texas has made to recognize, train, and support interveners and teachers of students who are deafblind.

POSTED April 12, 2022 | Announcement

New Product: Tools to Employ and Support Interveners

Check out this new product that describes intervener roles and responsibilities, how to navigate the employment process, and intervener training and certification.

POSTED March 24, 2022 | Job

Job Announcement: Perkins Education Director

Perkins School for the Blind is hiring for an Education Director of the DeafBlind School program.

POSTED March 18, 2022

The NCDB 2021 Impact Report

We are excited to share the NCDB 2021 Impact Report which summarizes data collection methods and describes how collaborative efforts with our partners led to significant progress and accomplishments.

POSTED March 09, 2022 | Archived Webinar

Putting it into Practice: Examples from the TA Network on Accessing the GEC

POSTED March 04, 2022 | Job

Job Announcement: Educational Consultant, New Mexico

The New Mexico Center for Development and Disability (CDD) is recruiting an Educational Consultant to support the work scope of the Project for NM Children and Youth who are Deaf-Blind.

POSTED March 02, 2022 | Archived Webinar

Introduction to Accessing the Grade Level General Education Curriculum

POSTED February 14, 2022 | Job

Job Announcement: CHARGE Outreach and Engagement Manager

The CHARGE Syndrome Foundation is hiring an outreach and engagement manager.

POSTED February 10, 2022 | Announcement

New Article: “Deafblind at Social Gatherings”

Read the personal story by a young woman who is deafblind, and hear what she wishes others knew about making connections with her easier.

POSTED January 28, 2022

WFDB Global Survey

The World Federation of the Deafblind (WFDB) has launched its Global Survey on the Situation of Persons with Deafblindness.

POSTED November 29, 2021 | Job

Job Announcement: Idaho Deaf-Blind Project Director

The University of Idaho’s Center on Disabilities and Human Development is seeking a director for the Idaho Project for Children with Deaf-Blindness.

POSTED November 22, 2021 | Announcement

HKNC Listserv for Families

Helen Keller National Center launched a new listserv for families

POSTED November 19, 2021 | Announcement

Resource: Paths to Literacy Newsletter

The Paths to Literacy newsletter offers a wealth of resources and expertise on the many aspects of literacy for students who are blind or visually impaired, including those with additional disabilities or who are deafblind.

POSTED November 19, 2021 | Announcement

Blog Post: New Deafblind Interaction Microsite

Want to better understand social interaction techniques and communication models with children who are deafblind?

POSTED November 05, 2021 | Announcement

Stories from the Classroom: Appreciating High Expectations

The PROGRESS Center has released a new Stories from the Classroom video.

POSTED November 02, 2021 | Announcement

New Books on Blindness from Middle Grade Fiction

Two middle grade fiction books, by author Mary Tellefson, are receiving high praise for their treatment of growing up blind in today’s world.

POSTED November 01, 2021 | Announcement

Photos and Videos Needed for New Professional Development Series

NCDB is looking for photos and videos of children who are deafblind, their families, and educators for a major new training program.

POSTED October 25, 2021

Research Project: Social Experiences in CHARGE Syndrome

An opportunity is available for adults with CHARGE syndrome to participate in a study being conducted by Sarah Sykes, M.A. (Doctoral Student at Central Michigan University) and Timothy Hartshorne, Ph.D. (Central Michigan University).

POSTED October 15, 2021 | Announcement

Call for Presentations: Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability & Diversity

The 37th Annual Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability & Diversity (Pac Rim 2022) is now accepting proposals!

POSTED October 13, 2021 | Archived Webinar

Person-Driven Accommodation Tools for Successful Transition to Employment

POSTED October 07, 2021

ECU Graduate Certificate in Deaf-Blind Studies

East Carolina University has a new option for an online graduate certificate in Deaf-Blind studies.

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