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See the following for: State Deaf-Blind Projects Families Website Evaluation Survey If you have questions about this site or need assistance finding something, send a message to support@nationaldb.org. NCDB is part of a network of projects for children and youth with deaf-blindness (birth through 21) that includes state deaf-blind projects in every state, as well as Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, the Pacific Basin, and the Virgin Islands. We are funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Our primary mission is to support state deaf-blind projects as they assist educators, agencies, and organizations to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to help children with deaf-blindness learn, access the general education curriculum, and successfully transition to adult life. Do You Know a Child or Youth with Both Vision and Hearing Loss? If you are a family member, teacher, or other individual involved in the life of a child with both vision and hearing loss, please contact your state deaf-blind project for information and assistance. Find your state project What you'll find on our website Deaf-Blind Information An overview of deaf-blindness, resources on educational practices in children and youth who are deaf-blind, and National Child Count information. Get Information Family Resources Contact details for key organizations and services, family learning opportunities, and materials on topics relevant to families, posted monthly. Find Resources State Project Resources Information about NCDB support for state deaf-blind projects and tools and resources for projects to use in their technical assistance. Learn More News & Events Recent News April 01, 2020 | Online Training HKNC E-Learning Opportunities for Families and Support Providers April 23, 2020 | News New Product! Literacy for Children Who Are Deaf-Blind: Building a Foundation The Literacy for Children Who Are Deaf-Blind: Building a Foundation module has been published! Upcoming Events April 27, 2020 | Announcement [SAVE THE DATE] 2021 Texas Deafblind Education Symposium July 20-22, 2020 | Conference OSEP Project Directors Conference August 30-September 01, 2020 | Conference CMV Cytomegalovirus Public Health and Policy Conference October 20-23, 2020 | Conference Division on Early Childhood Annual Conference NCDB Webinars Highlights Literacy Module This module is meant to be used in conjunction with the website Literacy for Children with Combined Vision and Hearing Loss. The website covers a full range of literacy skills, but this module focuses primarily on two topics: foundations for literacy and early emergent literacy. Literacy for Children Who Are Deaf-Blind: Building a Foundation OHOA Modules The Open Hands, Open Access (OHOA): Deaf-Blind Intervener Learning Modules are a set of 27 modules designed to increase awareness, knowledge, and skills related to intervention for students (ages 3 through 21) who are deaf-blind. Although originally intended only for intervener training, many state deaf-blind projects and university faculty have also found them useful for training teachers, related service providers, and families. OHOA Modules Transition & Adult Life Success Stories These success stories highlight best practices related to self-determination, access, and family engagement for transition-age students and adults who are deaf-blind. Each provides a glimpse into the possibilities for these individuals. The stories help enrich our vibrant network and highlight one of our shared values, “together we are better.” Success Stories Southeast Transition Institute Transition institutes are annual weekend events conducted by groups of state deaf-blind projects. The institutes help young adults with deaf-blindness, ages 14 to 22, develop self-determination and leadership skills and make action plans for important adult-life goals related to college, career, and community living. The Southeast Transition Institute is happening June 25-28, 2020 . ​Check out the link below to find more details. More information Midwest Transition Institute Transition institutes are annual weekend events conducted by groups of state deaf-blind projects. The institutes help young adults with deaf-blindness, ages 14 to 22, develop self-determination and leadership skills and make action plans for important adult-life goals related to college, career, and community living. The Midwest Transition Institute is happening June 28-July 01, 2020. Check out the link below to find more details. More information Left Arrow Prev 1 of 5 Next Right Arrow Share this page Contact NCDB Contact Your State Deaf-Blind Project Sitemap Products Community Jobs National Center on Deaf-Blindness NCDB Logo National Center on Deaf-Blindness Helen Keller National Center 141 Middle Neck Road Sands Point, NY 11050 Phone 1-(541) 800-0412 Email support@nationaldb.org Follow Us Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Contact NCDB Contact Your State Deaf-Blind Project Sitemap Products Community Jobs The contents of this website were developed under a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, #H326T180026. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. Project Officer, Susan Weigert. ©2020 National Center on Deaf-Blindness...