Professional Development
The National Center on Deaf-Blindness (NCDB) has information about opportunities in the United States for teachers and related service providers to learn about deaf-blindness and instructional practices for children and youth who are deaf-blind.
New Podcast Series on Deaf-Blindness
An exciting new podcast series on deaf-blindness has launched, which provides training and consultation to service providers and families of children and young adults who have a combined vision and hearing loss. In the
Scholarships – DeafBlind Intervener Credential
Path to DeafBlind Intervener - National Credential: WSDS is pleased to offer scholarships for paraeducators or braillists working with a student who is deafblind. Awards include funding for a 12 credit undergraduate program, online
Open Hands, Open Access (OHOA) – 2021 Spring Series
OHOA online modules are a national resource designed to increase awareness, knowledge, and skills related to intervention for students (ages 3 through 21) who are deaf-blind and being served in educational settings. Come join
WREIC – Registration Now Open!
The Western Regional Early Intervention Conference (WREIC) in collaboration with the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired's Coffee Hour will be holding monthly virtual sessions focusing on the current needs of providers and families.
Ideas for Activities at Home
With schools closed, families are looking for ideas on how to help their children who are deaf-blind continue to learn and have fun - visit the National Center on Deaf-Blindness (NCDB) activities at home