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Welcome to the fourth edition of our NC DeafBlind Newsletter for families of 2024. We invite you to join our mailing list and reach out if you would like more information, community resources or support advocating for your child! Please feel free to share this information with friends and families! If you are new to us, click on the link below to sign up for the mailing list.

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What are Interveners?

January 23rd, 12:00pm

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Transition Planning for Young Adults who are DeafBlind

February 2025

Stay tuned for date & time

Braille Challenge

Eastern NC, Raleigh - Feb. 17, 2025

Western NC, Winston-Salem, Feb.25, 2025

Developing & Implementing Story Boxes and Experience Books for Learners who are DeafBlind

January 21, 2025 - Virtual

7th Annual NC Parent Professional Collaborative

Wrightsville Beach, NC

Operation Accelerate 2025

Save the Dates - June 9th - 20th

Application Opens January 6th

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What is an Intervener?

National Intervener & Advocate Association

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The Division of Services for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing

This division of the Department of Health and Human Services provides services through its seven North Carolina regional centers. These services are open to Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf-Blind individuals.Family members, professionals, agencies and individuals seeking information or assistance also have access to these services. There is no charge to families. DeafBlind Program Specialist Coverage Areas

Division of Services for the Blind's (DSB) Vocational Rehabilitation and Transition Services

Did you know once a student turns age 14, they can be referred by anyone, including their parents, to apply for DSB's vocational rehabilitation and services?

List of DSB Office Locations Statewide

Medical Eyecare Program

The Medical Eye Care Program uses every available resource to prevent blindness and restore vision in people who are at risk for losing sight or have lost sight.

Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Services (EHDI)

Use this website to learn more about newborn hearing screening, diagnosis of hearing loss, early intervention services, family support opportunities, funding, and additional resources available to help your child and family. Learn more