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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 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 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 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 02, 2022 | Archived Webinar

Introduction to Accessing the Grade Level General Education Curriculum

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 22, 2021 | Announcement

HKNC Listserv for Families

Helen Keller National Center launched a new listserv for families

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 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 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 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.

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