DeafBlind Events
List of upcoming events
Saturday Mornings with NRCP
2nd Saturday of each month (August 2025 - July 2026)
2-hour Webinar
$25 per webinar/ $125 for six webinars/$250 for all 12 webinars
Webinars designed for paraeducators and their teams to learn more about roles and responsibilities, behavior, instructional strategies, teamwork, and much more! Find more information and registration information by clicking button below!
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Complex Care & Medically Fragile Webinar Series
3rd Wednesday of each month (November 2025 - May 2026)
1.5-hour Webinar
Free to attend
The New York DeafBlind Collaborative (NYDBC) will be offering a webinar series facilitated by expert leaders in the field related to individuals with complex care needs/medical fragility. Each webinar will feature a specific topic, including topics such as: Overview of Medicaid; Overview of Special Education: Supports & Services; Caring for the Caregiver; Whole Child, Whole Family; Supporting the Sibling; Know Your Rights: Special Education Law.
Spring Unified English Braille Class
Every Tuesday, March 3 - June 16
5 - 7 PM
$200 for school personnel supporting students in Michigan who are blind/low vision (BLV)/$100 for college students in Michigan studying BLV-related professions and adult family members of students in Michigan who are BLV
This instructor-led class is for school personnel or family members who have little or no experience with braille. In the class, participants will visually learn how to read and write braille. They will also gain knowledge to effectively support students who use braille. This class requires participants to spend time in and out of class learning braille; they will also demonstrate their knowledge by submitting assignments each week. A certificate of completion will be issued by the Michigan Department of Education.
Learn about:
- the alphabet
- punctuation and contractions
- typeforms
- Nemeth Braille Code for Mathematics
Growing Together: Uniting Spanish-Speaking Families
2026 Dates: 3/5, 3/19, 4/9, 4/23
7:30 - 9 PM Eastern
Hosted by the California and New York Deafblind Projects
In March and April the California ad New York Deafblind Projects will host another Spanish-language webinar series for Spanish-speaking families of children and youth who are deafblind. The topic is Supporting your Child's Language and Communication Development. All information in this webinar series will be provided ONLY in Spanish. Automatic Spanish-language captioning will be provided via Zoom. Registration is open to Spanish-speaking families in any state or territory.
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.
April 2026
Foundations for the Future: ECC Skills for Young Learners
4/17, 9AM - 12PM
Free virtual workshop
Join Michigan Department of Education Resource for Blind/Low Vision for this free virtual workshop. The expanded core curriculum (ECC) is a critical component of education students who are blind/low vision. Join to gather practical strategies, resources, and activity ideas to incorporate the ECC into your lessons for young learners. This program is available for adult family members and school personnel who work with students who are blind/low vision. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to gain ideas to help your students flourish. Registration closes 4/8.
Trivia Night & Silent Auction
April 18, 5 PM
$50 per individual, $360 for a table of 8 (ages 18+)
Join Michigan Hands & Voices on April 18th at 5 PM (Meadowbrook Church, Novi) for our annual Trivia Night & Silent Auction! Support families of children who are Deaf, DeafBlind, or Hard of Hearing while enjoying dinner, trivia, and art by Deaf creators. Dinner is included; BYOB specialty drinks (non-alcoholic provided). ASL and CART provided. For further information, please contact Michigan Hands & Voices.
Moms Connect and Renew
4/18 - 4/19
$5 per person; registration closes 4/1
Join this overnight event for women who are raising children who are blind or low vision (BLV) and/or deaf or hard of hearing (DHH). Surrounded by the beauty of the woods at Camp Tuhsmehata (Camp T), moms will appreciate a time to slow down and connect through conversation, laughter, and shared experiences. Participants will have an opportunity to enjoy a walk in the woods, play games, make s'mores by the campfire, and build community with other women on similar mothering journeys.
Literacy Tools for Children who are DeafBlind with CVI: CVI Phase II Webinar
4/30, 4 PM - 5PM EST
Online via Zoom
Join Rachel Worden, the founder of Little Dandelion Press, for an online webinar hosted by DB Central. Little Dandelion Press is a children's book publishing imprint rooted in accessibility, inclusion, and joyful literacy for all learners. Inpsired by her daughter Moira's diagnosis of Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) and a rare genetic condition, Rachel began creating the kinds of books she couldn't find - starting with a single CVI-friendly coloring book and growing into a full imprint dedicated to high-contrast, developmentally supportive, and inclusive storytelling. Grounded in real-life experience and driven by love and curiosity, her work is intentionally designed to meet children where they are while inviting every child into the magic of the story. CART and ASL Interpreter included. Additionally, DB Central will buy one book with companion sticker set for the first 15 families or teachers with a child/student registered on the census with DB Central.
May 2026
Early Connections Conference 2026
5/1 - 5/2
Early bird registration closes 2/28; final registration closes 4/17
Learn, connect, and ask questions for your child, student, and family in a supportive environment made up of experts and families like yours - with young children who are blind, deafblind, or low-vision, including those who have multiple complex disabilities. This year's them is Action! Discover how professionals, families, and students can take action and effectively work together to amplify their voices, navigate systems, and advocate for the individualized supports and services they need.
Northern Connections Camp: Bringing BLV Families Together in the UP
5/1 - 5/3
$25 per family; registration closes 4/15
Families of students who are blind/low vision and live in Michigan's Upper Peninsula are invited to attend an enriching getaway at Bay Cliff Health Camp. Families will have an opportunity to connect with each other and build relationships while participating in recreational activities such as peaceful guided hikes, goalball sessions with experts, making arts and crafts, and enjoying interactive campfires. This camp is hosted by Camp Tuhsmeheta (Camp T), part of the Michigan Department of Education Resource for Blind/Low Vision (MDE RBLV). If cost is barrier to attending, please contact mde-lio-events@michigan.gov.
Beyond Sight and Sound: Thriving DeafBlind
5/6, 3PM - 4PM
Online via Zoom
Join us for an inspiring panel conversation exploring what it means to thrive as a DeafBlind individual, featuring Kathryn Spiars, Jill Gaus, and Lillian Diuble. Panelists will share personal life experiences, discuss the unique challenges they've navigated, and highlight their achievements across education, career, and communi9ty life. This webinar offers an honest, empowering look at resilience, accessibility, and the diverse ways DeafBlind individuals build meaningful, successful lives. CART and ASL Interpreter will be included.
Literacy Tools for Children who are DeafBlind with CVI: CVI Phase III Webinar
5/7, 4 PM - 5 PM
Online via Zoom
Join Rachel Worden, the founder of Little Dandelion Press, for an online webinar hosted by DB Central. Little Dandelion Press is a children's book publishing imprint rooted in accessibility, inclusion, and joyful literacy for all learners. Inpsired by her daughter Moira's diagnosis of Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) and a rare genetic condition, Rachel began creating the kinds of books she couldn't find - starting with a single CVI-friendly coloring book and growing into a full imprint dedicated to high-contrast, developmentally supportive, and inclusive storytelling. Grounded in real-life experience and driven by love and curiosity, her work is intentionally designed to meet children where they are while inviting every child into the magic of the story. CART and ASL Interpreter included. Additionally, DB Central will buy one book with companion sticker set for the first 15 families or teachers with a child/student registered on the census with DB Central.
Camp T Little Explorers
5/9, 10AM - 12PM
$5 per family
Adventure awaits at Camp T! Bring your little explorers and have fun with friends as they 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.
2026 Michigan Sports Camp
Senior Camp 5/17 - 5/20, Junior Camp 5/20 - 5/22
Applications due 4/30
These camps are designed to teach younger students fundamental athletic skills. In addition, they introduce students with visual impairments to sports and recreational activities and to provide continued training to those demonstrating athletic potential. Typical Junior Camp activities include introductory running, throwing, jumping, kicking, swimming, wrestling, judo, and goalball. Senior Camp activities include track and field, swimming, wrestling, goalball, tandem cycling, spinning, and judo. Athletes who attend these camps have the unique opportunity to interact with others who have the same challenges in physical education as they do. Junior Camp is intended for ages 9-12 years, while Senior Camp is intended for ages 13-18 years. Please contact Scott and Leanne Ford at michigansec@gmail.com or call 231-445-5171 for more information.
O&M Assessment in Action: Outdoors
5/15, 9AM - 3PM
$50 per person
Join MDE RBLV for an in-person workshop to review and practice outdoor orientation and mobility (O&M) assessment for students who are in preschool through postsecondary. Explore O&M assessments, learn techniques for engaging students, and participate in discussion about methods for assessing street crossings, orientation, and additional outdoor travel skills. This workshop is for orientation and mobility (O&M) specialists, as well as college students studying O&M.
June 2026
Leader Dogs for the Blind: Teen Summer Camp
June 21 - 28; application deadline is April 3
Free for teens who are blind or low vision ages 16-17
A one-week, group experience held by Leader Dogs for the Blind with a focus on fun, confidence and independence, exploring mobility options, leadership development, and peer connection. Campers will meet guide dog mobility instructors, experience accessible GPS, and participate in activities like rock wall and zip line. Cost is free, including travel, private room on campus, and meals. Campers will also receive an accessible GPS device from HumanWare.
Outdoor Adventure Camp
6/24 - 6/28
$5 per camper
Join MDE-LIO at Camp Tuhsmeheta (Camp T) for their annual Outdoor Adventure Camp! Campers will experience many adventures at this four-night camp. Participants will have an opportunity to hike, practice archery, play sports, scale the climbing tower, swim, fish, create art, and enjoy campfires. Campers will also have the option to set up and stay in their own individual tents for a night. This event is for students in Michigan (ages 10 - 17) who are blind/low vision.
July 2026
2026 Conference: The Collective Power of Us
7/19 - 7/21
Medical pre-conference and conference tickets are sold separately
The CVI Conference carves out a space where lived experience meets expertise to drive change for people with CVI. This conference will bring together leading experts, groundbreaking research, and individuals living with CVI to leverage the power of collective expertise and community. This year, an additional pre-conference will take place 7/29 and will focus on ongoing CVI research, providing attendees with the opportunity to discuss the impact and future direction of their work with peers and professionals.
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