September 2025

Welcome to the September edition of our NC DeafBlind Newsletter for families. 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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Good News Alert!

The NC DeafBlind Project received our grant award notice! This means that we will be able to continue providing support for another year!

Together in Touch:

A Learning Retreat for North Carolina DeafBlind Families

From September 5–7, 2025, the North Carolina DeafBlind Project welcomed twenty-seven families to the Great Wolf Lodge for Together in Touch: A Learning Retreat for North Carolina DeafBlind Families. The weekend offered opportunities for families to connect, learn, and build community while enjoying time together.

Click here to read more about this impactful event.

Consultant Update:

IDEA Consultant for Deaf and Hard of Hearing

The Office of Exceptional Children is pleased to announce that Neena Malosky is the new IDEA Consultant for Deaf/Hard of Hearing for Regions 1-4 (Northeast, Southeast, North Central, and Sandhills - view statewide map).

Neena brings 20 years experience as a Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in North Carolina serving in roles in both IDEA Part B and Part C. Please join the OEC in welcoming Neena to her new role. Neena can be reached via email at neena.malosky@dpi.nc.gov.

Project Partners

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Services Offered By Our Project

NC DeafBlind Project Supports

How ECAC Can Support Families

East Carolina Teacher Support Program

Events/Support

Upcoming Events & Celebrations

List of October/November events and celebrations

The NC Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DSDHH) offers local events, subscribe to their contact list to receive information: Click here to sign up.

Fall EC Conference - Parent Institute

(NC DeafBlind Project will sponsor DeafBlind families!)

The Fall EC Conference is approaching and will host a one day Parent Institute on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. The cost of registration is $50; lunch will be provided. Immediately following the parent institute, a local LEA will offer a session centered on post-secondary transition. The Parent Institute description and registration information can be found HERE. If interested, email Brittany Cutshaw, bcutshaw@ecacmail.org

From NC - EHDI (Early Hearing Detection and Intervention) Services: Check out our new Parent-to-Parent Support Group Flyer created by parents for parents. We hope you will connect with a group near you. You can download and print the flyer HERE.

NEW Parent Support Group in the Triad Area!

We want to welcome a NEW parent support group in NC! The Triad Area now has its own parent support group, and we are excited to let our parents know!

Parents in the Triad, go to this link to join the Triad HITCH-UP Facebook group to get updates on events and meet other parents near you.

Family - 2- Family Communities (F2FC) - F2FC brings families together via distance technology to connect, share information and resources, and offer support to one another in the journey of supporting their family member with deaf-blindness.

Family Resources

New Video from Louisiana DeafBlind Project!
The Louisiana DeafBlind Project recently released a video explaining the important role that interveners have in the success of students who are deafblind.
Intervener Resource Guide
National Resources & Other State DeafBlind Projects
Transition Quick Start Guide
Did you know? (NC Resources for DeafBlind Individuals)

NEW! Making Sense of DeafBlindness: Key Terms for NC Families

Understanding the world of DeafBlindness can feel overwhelming, especially for families navigating this for the first time. Whether your child has a combined vision & hearing loss diagnosis or you're simply seeking clarity on the terminology professionals use, this guide is for you.

Get Involved! National Resources

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