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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.
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!
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.
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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.
BLV and DHH Administrator Conference: Creating Impact through Leadership
10/15/26
Location: TBuilding BD (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.
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
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