News & Events

NEWS November 19, 2021 | Announcement

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.

NEWS November 05, 2021 | Announcement

Stories from the Classroom: Appreciating High Expectations

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

NEWS 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).

NEWS 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!

NEWS October 13, 2021 | Archived Webinar

Person-Driven Accommodation Tools for Successful Transition to Employment

NEWS 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.

NEWS 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.

NEWS 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."

NEWS June 16, 2021 | Archived Webinar

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

NEWS 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.

NEWS 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.

NEWS May 11, 2021 | Announcement

The Hands & Voices Virtual Waiting Room

NEWS 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.

NEWS 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.

NEWS 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.

NEWS 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.

NEWS 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.

NEWS 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)

NEWS 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.

NEWS 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.

NEWS 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.

NEWS 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.

NEWS 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.

NEWS 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.

NEWS January 06, 2021 | Announcement

2019 National Deaf-Blind Child Count Report Published

The 2019 National Deaf-Blind Child Count Report provides an annual "snap shot" of children and youth with deaf-blindness in the United States.

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