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DeafBlind Events
See our list of upcoming DB Central events.
DB Central: Deep Dive Webinar Series
8/18, 9/10, 9/29 at 6:30 PM
Location: Online
When the IEP Ends...The Real Journey Begins. Graduation is often celebrated as the finish line, but for many families, it marks the beginning of an entirely new set of questions, uncertainties, and life-changing decisions. The services may change, routines shift, and expectations evolve—but parenting doesn't stop. Neither do the emotions.
The Deep Dive Series is a safe, judgment-free space where families can move beyond surface-level transition planning and engage in authentic conversations about the realities of raising and supporting DeafBlind and disabled young adults.
Together, we'll explore the questions many families think—but rarely say out loud.
Beyond High School: Inclusive Postsecondary Education Options and How Students Can Prepare
9/21/26 at 2 PM
Location: Online
This webinar introduces college opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, focusing on inclusive postsecondary education programs available at hundreds of colleges across the U.S. It will cover the different college options after high school and discuss how professionals can support transition-age students in developing skills, exploring programs, and preparing for a successful college experience. ASL interpretation & Spanish interpretation will be offered!
Ask the Experts: Panel on CHARGE and Autism
9/22/26 at 7:00 PM EST
Location: Online
Many children and youth with CHARGE syndrome are also diagnosed with autism. Is this additional diagnosis appropriate and useful? Three experts on both CHARGE and Autism will share their perspectives and address this question from their various experiences. Each panelist will speak for about ten minutes, and then the floor will be opened for questions from the audience.
An Important Tool for all of our Toolboxes: The Functional Tactile Body Evaluation
9/23/23 at 6:00 PM EST
Location: Online
Join us for a webinar for TVIs, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Teachers working with students who are DeafBlind and those who have multiple differences.
What You will Learn:
- How to observe and understand body movements as a form of communication
- How to document the body behavior
- Considerations used to guide teams in their work
Two Different Sessions on Literacy - Presented by Dr. Christopher Brum
9/23/26 at 7:00 PM EST - Session for parents
9/30/26 at 7:00 PM EST - Session for educators
Location: Online
These sessions will provide parents & educators with an introduction to literacy development for children who are DeafBlind. Participants will explore evidence-based practices that support communication and literacy, including shared reading, individualized instruction, adapted materials, and meaningful home-school collaboration. The presentation emphasizes practical strategies families & educators can use to foster reading and literacy engagement and ways to partner with each other to support their child's learning.
CVI Visual Behaviors: Live virtual workshop
9/24/26 at 11:00 AM
Location: Online
Join our live virtual workshop on the 16 CVI visual behaviors, their impact, and compensatory access skills for educators and professionals.
The Get Permission Approach to Anxious Eaters, Anxious Mealtimes
9/25/26 & 9/26/26 - 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Location: Keller Williams Realty, 231 Najoles Rd #100, Millersville, MD 21108
This LIVE IN PERSON version of the popular Get Permission Approach to Anxious Eaters, Anxious Mealtimes features participant interaction and explores evidence-supported responsive feeding principles for individuals who demonstrate caution and worry with food. We'll examine eaters traditionally called "picky" and the influences on their food choices—how they feel, their neurobiological and sensory differences, unique neurodiverse learning styles, environments, presentations, and previous food experiences. You'll discover how new feeding research and brain science are reshaping our approach to this population, why we're moving away from the term "picky," and how lived experience informs better individual and family support. Through lecture, case videos, and participant interaction, you'll leave with MANY practical treatment ideas to support children and families through a compassionate lens.
Presented by Marsha Dunn Klein, OTR/L, M. Ed. FAOTA with featured instructors Karen Dilfer, OTR/L and Bre Robison, OTR/L
2026 CVI Awareness Day at the Massachusetts State House
9/29/26 at 11:00 AM
Location: Hall of Flags, Massachusetts State House
Join the CVI community, including leading advocates, researchers, and educators in the field, for our second CVI Awareness Day in Massachusetts! Join us in person at the Massachusetts State House or virtually. Closer to the event, a Zoom link for virtual attendance will be shared with registrants.
2026 CVI Webinar Series: An 8 Week Conversation Series
10/1/26 - 11/19/26 on Thursdays
Location: Online
Building on the success of three previous national CVI conferences, The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh is excited to announce the 2026 CVI Webinar Series, hosted by our Pediatric VIEW Program (PVP). This interactive, 8-week conversation series will run from October 1 through November 19, offering specialty-focused content and insights from PVP practitioners along with special guest speakers. Each session is designed to deepen understanding of Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) and provide practical strategies that can be applied in homes, classrooms, and therapy settings. Whether you’re a professional or a family member, this series will give you fresh perspectives and tools to support individuals with CVI.
BLV and DHH Administrator Conference: Creating Impact through Leadership
10/15/26
Location: Crown Plaza Lansing 925 S. Creyts Rd. Lansing, MI 48917
Administrators supporting programs and services for students who are blind/low vision (BLV) or deaf/hard of hearing (DHH) play a crucial role in shaping meaningful, accessible learning experiences. To strengthen that work, join us for a one day biennial gathering designed specifically for leaders in these low-incidence fields. Conference sessions will offer practical strategies, current insights, and guidance that apply to administrators at every level. Whether you lead a large, multidisciplinary team or supervise just a few specialists, this conference is designed with you in mind.
From Assessment to Instruction: Supporting Learners with Dual Sensory Loss
Session 1 - 10/15/2026 Session 2 - 11/12/26 Session 3 - 12/3/26
Location: Online
Session 1: Alternative Assessments for Deafblind Learners. Explore meaningful, alternative tools designed to inform goal-setting & functional instruction.
Session 2: Crafting Meaningful Goals for Deafblind Learners. Learn to translate assessment data into "SMART" goals that prioritize functional communication and access.
Session 3: Meaningful & Functional Instruction for Deafblind Learners. Learn to adapt standard curricula by leveraging prerequisite skills, ensuring students shift from passive recipients of instruction to active, engaged participants in their own learning.
Building Expertise with The Perkin's CVI Protocol: Live virtual workshop
10/20/26 and 10/22/26 at 11:00 AM to 2 PM
Location: Online
Building Expertise with The Perkins CVI Protocol℠ is one of the latest online workshops from the Perkins CVI Center, bringing the latest Cerebral/Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) knowledge and practical strategies directly to you! After this 2-session workshop, you will have a deeper understanding of The Perkins CVI Protocol℠ and gain confidence in completing assessments.
DHH Transition Expo
10/24/26
Location: Horatio S. Earle Learning Center, 7575 Crowner Dr. Dimondale, MI 48821
Come enjoy a day designed for middle and high school students who are deaf or hard of hearing, along with their parents or guardians, to prepare for life after high school! This event will feature a Transition Expo, where participants can meet vendors who support college, career pathways, and community connections. Interactive learning sessions will help students identify the skills they need for a confident transition.
Mom's Night Inn
11/13/26 - 11/15/26
Location: Carls Family Village, 1142 Desales Dr, Brooklyn, MI 49230
Moms of children who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing or DeafBlind will spend a full day and overnight at the beautiful Carls Family Village. Enjoy and relax with meals being provided (opportunity for you to sign up to bring a dish to pass also available). All are welcome, no matter the level of hearing or the way in which your child communicates. We all support one another. Participants will be able to make a great craft to take home, hear from more experienced moms and just hang out. Spots are limited! Scholarships and payment plans available
Transition Talks - 2026 & 2027 Webinar Series presented by the Perkins Transition Center
Dates TBD for 2026 & 2027 - First event launches on October 7
Location: Online
The Perkins Transition Center is planning their 2026–2027 Transition Talks series. They are exploring a more conversational approach to transition building on past topics and events while creating something different from the many webinars already available. The goal is to create honest, moderated conversations that help participants envision multiple pathways to adulthood.
This year’s format may include:
- No recordings or presentation slides to encourage candid conversation.
- Descriptive, real-life topics connected to previous Transition Talks.
- Weekly takeaways with key ideas and resources.
- A one-hour “Transition Next Steps” follow-up with a Transition Specialist to move from listening to action.
Do you have a story to tell? If you have experience with a successful transition, self-advocacy, or a unique pathway to adulthood, join us as we create robust panel conversations that bring real experiences and perspectives to the forefront. We hope to create a space that is supportive, practical, and genuinely different—where families, professionals, caregivers, and self-advocates can learn from one another and leave with ideas for what comes next.
More Information and Registration Here
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