Deaf-Blind Resources
This page provides information and resources for individuals who are deaf-blind, their families, and the professionals who support them. It includes state and national programs, family support organizations, and guidance for schools. These resources help improve identification, access to services, and educational support for children and adults who are deaf-blind.
State and Regional Programs
- The Kansas Deaf-Blind Project is part of the Kansas State School for the Blind (KSSB) and is located on its campus. It provides training, technical assistance, and resources to support children and youth who are deaf-blind, along with their families and service providers across Kansas.
- For more information, visit The Kansas Deaf-Blind Project website. [external link]
- Contact: Katie Paul, KSSB
- Helen Keller National Center (HKNC): HKNC supports individuals who are deaf-blind from adolescence through adulthood. A regional representative helps connect individuals, families, and professionals to services, training, and resources.
- For more information, visit the HKNC website. [external link]
- Regional office questions may be directed to Beth Jordan, HKNC.
Family Support and Advocacy
- National Family Association for Deaf-Blind (NFADB): NFADB is a nonprofit organization that supports families of individuals who are deaf-blind. It provides family-centered resources, advocacy, and opportunities for families to connect and share information nationwide.
- For more information, visit the NFADB website. [external link]
National Information and Technical Assistance
- National Center on Deaf-Blindness (NCDB): NCDB provides information, research, and technical assistance related to deaf-blindness. The center helps families, educators, and service providers locate resources and improve services for individuals who are deaf-blind.
- For more information, visit the NCDB website. [external link]
Reports and Guidance for Schools
- The NCDB Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities and Dual Sensory Losses report provides information about school-age students who are deaf-blind and have significant cognitive disabilities, including characteristics and educational considerations.
- The Identification of Children with Deaf-Blindness: Resources for School Administrators developed by NCDB, this resource offers guidance and technical assistance to help school administrators accurately identify children with deaf-blindness to ensure appropriate supports and services.
