California Deafblind Services
CDBS serves individuals from birth through age 21 who have combined hearing and vision problems, with or without additional disabilities.
Families and childcare providers: During these extraordinary times of school closures, CDBS staff is here to help. If you're struggling to find ways to engage your child in activities throughout the day, contact anyone at CDBS for tips, ideas, and strategies to support active engagement. Or if you just need someone to talk to. CDBS staff is committed to continuing all of our technical assistance activities, either by phone or Zoom.
TA / Technical Assistance for your child / student / school team
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New Technical Assistance (TA) Model
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New entirely online form! (no longer need to print or scan)
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PAGE OF OUR SITE:
https://cadeafblind.org/ta/
Our FALL 2022 issue of reSources newsletter is available online!
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Six Strategies for Meaningful Literacy Instruction for Emerging Communicators
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Making Meaningful Connections to Grade Level Curriculum: An Approach to Adapting Core Curriculum
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Moving from an IFSP to an IEP
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CDBS Introduction: Charles Beavis, Educational Specialist
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What’s the Difference? A Look at Tactile Sign Language, Haptics, and Protactile
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Building Connections at CDBS Family Picnics
(reduced file-size version Fall 2022 also available = lower-resolution pictures)
directly download the pdf of the issue on the newsletter page (link above & in menu on left) or by using this link
To join our email list to be notified when the new newsletter is out and when events are coming-up, please use this link and add your email address today!
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO JOINED US ON SAT JAN 30TH, 2021
for the Emergent Literacy Training Hosted by Braille Institute & California Deafblind Services
THE VIDEO OF THE TRAINING CAN BE VIEWIED ON OUR "Videos" PAGE
Looking for Training Activities During School Closures?
High Quality Professional Development Available at No Cost!
Attention paraeducators, administrators and other educational service providers: During this unprecedented time of California school closures, CDBS reminds you that the Open Hands Open Access intervener training modules are available for self-paced, customized professional development. While designed for intervener training, the Open Hands Open Access modules are also being used by teachers, related service personnel, family members, and university-based teacher training programs.
There are 26 web-based Open Hands Open Access modules grouped into five categories:
Impact of Deafblindness on Learning
- An Overview of Deaf-Blindness and Instructional Strategies
- The Sensory System, the Brain, and Learning
- Building Trusted Relationships and Positive Self-Image
- Availability for Learning
- Concept Development and Responsive Environments
- Introduction to Orientation and Mobility for Interveners
- Touch for Connecting and Learning
Communication
- Understanding Communication Principles
- Emergent Communication
- Progressing from Non-Symbolic to Symbolic Communication and Complex Language
- Touch for Connection and Communication
- An Introduction to Sign Language and Braille
Promoting Learning
- Routines for Participation and Learning
- Calendars
- Intervener Strategies
- Social Skills and Peer Relationships
- Maximizing Vision and Hearing
- Accessing the Curriculum and Environment
- Behavior and Environmental Supports
- Orientation and Mobility in Everyday Routines
Preparing for Adult Life
- Self-Determination
- Transition to Adulthood and Community Living
- Sexuality
Professionalism
- The Role of the Intervener in Educational Settings
- Collaborative Teaming and Family Partnerships
- Values, Ethics and Professionalism
To access Open Hands Open Access, go to: https://www.nationaldb.org/products/modules/ohoa/
For more information, contact CDBS Project Coordinator Julie Maier at jmaier@sfsu.edu or leave a voicemail at 415-405-7558.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT
REQUESTING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (TA)
PLEASE VISIT THE SERVICES SECTION OF OUR PAGE AT: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
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