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POSTED September 16, 2021 | Announcement

New Article: “Breaking Down Barriers to a Meaningful Adult Life”

Read this remarkable story of a young man who’s overcome seemingly impossible odds to achieve a successful, fulfilling adult life.

POSTED September 07, 2021 | Job

Job Announcement: Missouri Deaf-Blind Project Coordinator

The Missouri Deaf-Blind Technical Assistance Project is looking to fill the position for Deaf-Blind Project Coordinator.

POSTED September 03, 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 August 31, 2021

New Health Care Access Publication

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health recently released "Getting the Care You Need: A Guide for People with Disabilities."

POSTED August 30, 2021 | Announcement

2021 Texas Symposium on Deafblind Education Recordings and Materials

Recordings and materials from the 2021 Texas Symposium on Deafblind Education are available for free online.

POSTED August 23, 2021 | Announcement

National Deaf-Blind Educator Network

Are you looking for ways to improve your practice as you work with students who are deaf-blind? Join the National Deaf-Blind Educator Network.

POSTED August 09, 2021 | Announcement

The National Family Association for Deaf-Blind (NFADB) 2021 Steve Perreault Award

NFADB has announced the recipients of the 2021 Steve Perrault Award.

POSTED July 23, 2021 | Announcement

New Podcast: Robin Greenfield Interviews Tanni Anthony

The third episode of the Idaho Project for Children and Youth with Deaf-Blindness (ICYDB) Podcast Series is now available.

POSTED July 14, 2021 | Announcement

Perkins Fall 2021 eLearning Opportunities

Registration is open for Perkins eLearning courses for students who are blind/visually impaired with multiple disabilities.

POSTED July 09, 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 for another year.

POSTED June 22, 2021 | Announcement

Sensing Connections Grief Group

These web-based, peer-to-peer meetings allow parents who have lost a child an opportunity to process their grief and learn coping strategies that have helped others.

POSTED June 16, 2021 | Archived Webinar

Shifting Your Perspective: Lessons and Insights from Spanish-Speaking Families

POSTED June 11, 2021 | Announcement

New Podcast: Robin Greenfield Interviews Maurice Belote

The second episode of the Idaho Project for Children and Youth with Deaf-Blindness (ICYDB) Podcast Series is now available.

POSTED June 04, 2021 | Announcement

New Resource: Support Service Provider White Paper

NCDB is excited to share an outstanding new publication on support service providers (SSPs), "Deafblind People and Support Service Providers in the 21st Century,"

POSTED May 18, 2021 | Training

NYDBC Professional Development Webinars

NYDBC hosts an extensive collection of professional development webinars.

POSTED May 14, 2021 | Archived Webinar

Introduction to Deaf-Blindness Webinar Series Recordings

This 3-part webinar series by the Montana Deaf-Blind Project provides an overview on deaf-blindness.

POSTED May 11, 2021 | Announcement

The Hands & Voices Virtual Waiting Room

POSTED April 29, 2021 | Announcement

[New Resource] New Podcast Series on Deaf-Blindness

An exciting new podcast series, by Robin Greenfield, on deaf-blindness has launched! Learn from some of the world’s experts in the deaf-blindness field.

POSTED April 27, 2021 | Job

Job Announcement: Teacher for the Blind/Visually Impaired

The Lexington School for the Deaf located is looking for a Teacher for the Blind/Visually Impaired.

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 07, 2021 | Job

Helen Keller National Center Jobs

HKNC is currently hiring for many positions in the field. See their career center for current openings.

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 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 April 02, 2021 | Announcement

New Key Topic for Families: Understanding Assistive Technology

This month's Key Topic for Families is “Understanding Assistive Technology.” You'll find resources on special education requirements, legal issues, and other important things to know when making decisions about technology. (May 2021)

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