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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.
Leader Dogs for the Blind: Teen Orientation & Mobility (O&M)
One week of individualized instruction
2026 Dates: June 7-13, July 12-18, August 2-8
Free for students who are blind or low vision and have completed at least one year of high school
Teen O&M is a one-week program for teens who have completed at least one year of high school. It provides personal instruction in independent travel and white cane skills, plus education and support for a parent or family member who attends with the teen to help them achieve their O&M goals. Because training is active and hands-on, participants should be able to walk for 30 minutes at a time, multiple times per day. Cost is free, including public transportation, private rooms on the Leader Dog campus, and meals for both the teen and the adult supporter.
MI Hands and Voices Annual Summer Picnic
8/8/26 - 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Porter Park Zoo - 1301 Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing MI 48912
Get ready for a day filled with excitement and connection at Michigan Hands & Voiices Annual Summer Picnic at the beautiful Potter Zoo in Lansing! This event is a fantastic opportunity for Michigan Hands & Voices Members and our DHH Community to come together and celebrate.
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Visual Communication and Sign Language (VCSL) Training
8/14/26 - 8/15/26
Location: Hyatt Place Lansing - East 2401 Showtime Dr, meeting place 3, Lansing MI 48912
Join us for a two-day training on the Visual Communication and Sign Language (VCSL) Checklist. Learn how to use this standardized and comprehensive assessment tool to track and support American Sign Language (ASL) development in children who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) from birth to age five. Hands-on practice and real-world examples will support understanding how to use this observational checklist to collect meaningful data on language growth in natural environments. You’ll also learn how to use VCSL data to inform meaningful family support, guide early language development, and shape effective interventions that truly meet a child’s communication needs. Come ready to elevate your impact on early ASL development!
Please note: This training is in ASL. It is a hands-up and voice-off training. Interpreters will not be provided.
The VCSL is a Language Equality and Acquisition for Deaf Kids (LEAD-K) Michigan recommended assessment.
DHH Topic Refresher: Early Reading Development
8/25/26
Location: Online
Prepare for the start of the school year by refreshing and energizing yourself with practices specific to working with students who are deaf/hard of hearing. This webinar will engage your thoughts around early reading development. Join us as we dive into the fifteen principles for reading to children who are deaf and hard of hearing and consider how these strategies can be used at home and school to support reading skills from the beginning and beyond.
American Sign Language Expressive Skills Test (ASL-EST) Training
9/11/26 - 9/12/26
Location: Online
Prepare for the start of the school year by refreshing and energizing yourself with practices specific to working with students who are deaf/hard of hearing. This webinar will engage your thoughts around early reading development. Join us as we dive into the fifteen principles for reading to children who are deaf and hard of hearing and consider how these strategies can be used at home and school to support reading skills from the beginning and beyond.
Camp T Little Explorers
9/12/26
Location: Camp Tuhsmeheta, 10500 Lincoln Lake Ave. NE Greenville, MI 48838
Adventure awaits at Camp T! Bring your little explorers and have fun with friends as we play, laugh, and learn together. At this event, parents/caregivers and children, ages 0-5, who are blind or low vision (BLV) and/or deaf or hard of hearing (DHH), will enjoy story time and participate in other fun activities including music, movement, crafts and more. Siblings are also invited to attend.
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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!
BLV and DHH Administrator Conference: Creating Impact through Leadership
10/15/26
Location: TBD (Lansing area)
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.
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
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