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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.

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

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 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: 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)

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 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 29, 2021 | Announcement

New Practice Guide: Hand-Under-Hand Technique

NCDB is pleased to announce the publication of Hand-Under-Hand Technique. 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 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 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 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.

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