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POSTED November 22, 2021 | Announcement

HKNC Listserv for Families

Helen Keller National Center launched a new listserv for families

POSTED November 19, 2021 | Job

Job Announcement: Teacher of the deaf-blind

Pasadena Independent School District (TX) is hiring a teacher of the deaf-blind.

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 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 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.

POSTED October 01, 2021 | Announcement

New Article: USM Transfer Student Overcomes Disabilities, Pursuing Dreams with Support from MS Hearing-Vision Project

We want to share this inspiring story of Wilicia Kelly McClendon. This fall, Wilicia enrolled at The University of Southern Mississippi to pursue her dream of earning a college degree.

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 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 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 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

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