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 Fall 2022 (Vol. 27, No. 2) 

 

• Six Strategies for Meaningful Literacy Instruction for Emerging Communicators

• Making Meaningful Connections to Grade Level Curriculum: An Approach to Adapting Core Curriculum

• Moving from an IFSP to an IEP

• CDBS Introduction: Charles Beavis, Educational Specialist

• What’s the Difference? A Look at Tactile Sign Language, Haptics, and Protactile

• Building Connections at CDBS Family Picnics

 

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Spring 2022 (Vol. 27, No. 1)

• In Appreciation — Maurice Belote Retires

• Tip of the Hat to Teachers of the Deafblind in California

• How to Set Healthy Boundaries

• Three Components That Build Trust and Why Trust is Crucial to Learning for a Student Who is Deafblind

• What Does Equitable Access Look Like for Proficient Communicators?

 

 

Fall 2021 (Vol. 26, No. 1)

• But What About Recess?

• CDBS to Implement Improved Technical Assistance Model

• An Intervener’s Perspective

• Equity and Inclusion: Ensuring Meaningful Participation in General Education

Fall 2020 (Vol. 25, No. 2)

• Modifications and Accommodations while Virtual Learning

• CDBS Annual Teacher Symposium in Deafblindness: The Sigal Family Lecture Series

• Three Simple Lessons Learned So Far During this Time of Distance Learning

• Hand-Under-Hand Guidance

• My Distance Learning Diary

• Creating a Photo Story of Your Child to Share with the Educational Team

 Spring 2020 (Vol. 25, No. 1) 

• Building Peer Partnerships through Information Provision

• The Art of Persuasion and What We Can Learn from the World of Sales

• Confidently Engaging Yourself into Your Community: Lessons from “The Feeling Through Experience”

• Central Auditory Processing Disorder: The Hearing Equivalent of CVI Risk Factors, Features, and Strategies

 

Fall 2019 (Vo l. 24, No. 2) 

• Movement, Inclusion, and Creativity: Themes of our annual teacher symposium

• The Importance of Connections: A Parent Perspective

• Beyond California: Connections at a National Level

• CDBS Introduction: Kayla Coburn, CDBS Educational Specialist

• Creating connections requires opportunities, informed peers, and facilitation

 

Summer 2019 (Vol. 24, No. 1)

• The State of Interveners in the State of California: A 2019 Update
• Network of Family Support Providers (FSP) 
• The Teacher of the Deafblind in the State of California Today: Purpose, Role, Training, and Professional Supports 

 

Fall 2018 (Vol. 23, No. 1)

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• Frequent Breaks: Fact Sheet
• Tricia Houlihan: California’s First Credentialed Intervener
• Preparing Teachers for the Field of Deafblindness...
• Reflections from the Field
• Articles by Interns in the SFSU-CDBS Specialization Program for Learners with Deafblindness
•     Reflections on “Facilitating Inclusion...” - by Claire Pohle
•     Moments from the DeafBlind Conference of the Americas - by Nicholas Leung
•     Reflections on “Empowering the Deaf-Blind...” - by Tesha Henderson
•     Beep! Beep! It’s the Annual Beeper Egg Hunt! - by Yasmir Navas
•     Reflections on Parent-Teacher Relationships in the School Setting - by Mary Spaulding
•     Reflections on Donna Snyder’s “Experiences of Families...” - by Adrian Adair
•     Using technology to enhance engagement for all learners - by Charles Beavis
•     Who is ‘Awesome Student’? - by Charli O’Malley
•     Sammy’s Lessons - by Kayla Kenton, Special Education Teacher

Fall 2017 (Vol. 22, No. 1)

• What Can CDBS Do For You?
• Promoting Literacy for All: Thinking Beyond Just Reading & Writing  
• Early Tactile Communication: Touch, Cues, and Signing     
• Stories of Discovery and Advocacy: CDBS-SFSU 2017 Deafblindness Symposium
• Juggling Life’s Demands and Finding Balance as a Parent of a Child with Special Needs

Fall 2016 (Vol. 21, No. 2)

• Wow, That Sounds Familiar: Parent-Child Playgroups to Train, Support, & Build Connections
• Gift of the Present - Attention: CDBS-SFSU 5th Annual Deafblindness Symposium
• Moving Forward with the Transition to Preschool through Collaborative Planning
• In Appreciation of Dr. Deborah Chen — and Best Wishes in Retirement!

Spring 2016 (Vol. 21, No. 1)

• From deaf-blind to deafblind: Time for CDBS to make the change
• The Power of Positive Interactions and Reinforcement with Children who are Deafblind
• Letting go to let them Grow: Teaching Independence
• It’s My Life! Considering the Student-directed IEP Process (Part 2 of 2)

Summer 2015 (Vol. 20, No. 1)

• It’s My Life! Considering the Student-directed IEP Process (Part 1 of 2)
• The Case for Wider Access to Braille in Schools
• The Power of Connection
• Student Reflections

  Fall 2014 (Vol.  19, No. 2)  

• Fact Sheet: Planning Family Outings
• Fact Sheet: Promoting Interactions with Siblings and Peers
• Why Deaf-Blindness and Autism Can Look So Much Alike

Spring 2014 (Vol. 19, N o.  1)

• What Does "Follow the Child" Mean?
• Tablet Computers and Apps as Informal Assessment Tools
• Capacity or Deficit? The Lens We Use to View Students Does
  Make a Difference

 Spring 2013 (Vol. 18 , No.   1) 

• Self-Determination:  An Overview
• “Why are children with CHARGE syndrome so lazy?”
  Reflections on caution, self-preservation, adaptive abilities, function, efficient use of energy, and self-awareness, and the way that these can be misinterpreted
• Valerie's Personal Passport

Fall 2012 (Vol. 17 , No. 2)

• Using the iPad and a Sequence of Apps for Young Children with Multiple Disabilities
• Closing Ceremony 2012 “Student Reflections”
• Observations and Reflections After Attending “Interpreting Strategies for Individuals Who Are Deaf-Blind” at the Helen Keller National Center

Spring 2012 (Vol. 17, No . 1)

• Beyond the Classroom and Into the School Community
• "Mind the Gap":  A Reflection on Leaving the Public School System
• Sensory Confusion
• Fact Sheet #45:  10 Easy Steps for Making and Posting a Custom-Signed Communication Instructional Video

Fall 2011 (Vol. 16, No. 3)

• Developing and Making Community Connections and Friendship
• Leaving Home:  An Interview with Jackie Kenley
• Deaf- Blindness, Self-Regulation, and Availability for Learning:  Some Thoughts on Educating Children with CHARGE Syndrome
• Fact Sheet #44:  Integrating Your Child or Youth Who Is Deaf-Blind Into Groups:  Strategies for Families and Caregivers

Spring 2011 (Vol. 16, No. 2)

• Fact Sheet #42:  The Intervener's Motto:  Do With, Not For
• Self-Determination is for Babies, Too!
• Making the Case for Social Skills
• Fact Sheet #43:  Choosing and Using Tactile Name Cues

Winter 2011 (Vol. 16, No. 1)

• Research Update:  Stress of Children who are Deaf-Blind
• Stress - Good Cop or Bad Cop
• Infant Massage for Babies with Sensory Impairments
• Parent to Parent:  Understanding Stress and Strategies for Coping

Fall 2010 (Vol. 15, No. 2)

• Routine-Based Learning
• Growing With Your Child
• Fact Sheet #41:  A Self-Evaluation Guide for Assessing the Quality of your Interactions with a Student who is Deaf-Blind
• Interns' Reflections

 

Winter 2010 (Vol. 15, No. 1)

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• Vision Issues for People with CHARGE Syndrome (pdf)
• The MAPs Planning Process for Our Daughter Alexis (pdf)
• The MAPs Process from an Intern’s Perspective (pdf)
• How Much Does He See (pdf)
• 10 Tips From The Parenting Trenches (pdf)

Fall 2009 (Vol. 14, No. 3)

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• The Roles and Responsibilities of Team Members for a Student Who is Deaf-Blind (pdf)
• Love Not Fear: Learning About Life From Norman (pdf)
• Factsheet: Tips for Choosing Conceptually Accurate Signs (pdf)
• Information and Sign-up: COPE-DB Holiday Potluck

Summer 2009 (Vol. 14, No. 2)

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Theme: Integrating Educational Practices to Family Life and the Classroom

• Helping Children Want to Do Things: Identifying and Using Motivators (pdf)
• Fundamental Classroom Conditions to Enhance Learning Experiences for Students Who Are Deaf-Blind (pdf)
• Information and Sign-up: COPE-DB Southern California Picnic

Winter 2009 (Vol. 14, No. 1)

PDF: English | Spanish
Theme: Instructional Strategies

• CDBS Receives 5-Year Funding Award
• Rethinking Circle Time
• Sharing Information to Improve Your Children's Learning Experiences at School
• News & Events: CDBS Welcomes New Staff
• News & Events: The Concept of Intervention: What is it? How does it work? Why is it important for youth who are deaf blind?

Spring 2008 (Vol. 13, No. 2)

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Theme: Communication-Rich Environments

• Third Person and Prompt Dependency
• Strategies for Creating Communication-Rich Environments for Children who are Deaf-Blind (fact sheet in English)
• Estrategias para Crear un Ambiente Rico en Comunicación para Niños que son Sordo-Ciegos (fact sheet in Spanish)
• What's New with the Network of Family Support Providers?
• University-CDBS Partnership Project
• News & Events: COPE-DB Family Picnics, Upcoming Spanish Workshop 

Fall 2007 (Vol. 13, No. 1)

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Theme: Transition to Adulthood

• Perspectives on the Transition to Adulthood: An Interview with Cathy Kirsher, Regional Representative with Helen Keller National Center
• Fanmanflavah’s Life is Good: An Interview with Jarrett Heartsmann and his Mom on Living on his Own
• Creating Community for Adult Life: Planning an Effective and Exciting Transition
• Thanks to our Advisory Committee
• Save The Dates: COPE-DB Holiday Party, Lowenfeld-Akeson Symposium

Spring 2007 (Vol. 12, No. 5)

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Theme: Hearing and Assistive Technology

• What’s New In Hearing
• New Teacher Training Program Announcement
• Useful Web Resources for Issues Related to Hearing, Cochlear Implants, and Bone Anchored Hearing Aids
• News & Events: CHARGE Conference, COPE-DB Picnics, Spanish Workshop
• Invitation to CDBS Suite at the CHARGE Conference

Winter 2007 (Vol. 12, No. 4)

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Theme: Annual Communication Issue

• Communication: The Basic Tool for Independence
• Communication Between Family and School: Creating a Communication Notebook that Works
• The minute you walk in the door
• Cochlear Implant Study
• News & Events

Summer 2006 (Vol. 12, No. 3)

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Theme: Health and Family Perspectives

• Time To Eat (On Overcoming Nearly Impossible Obstacles)
• Living With Late-Onset Seizures
• Some Considerations and Strategies When Working With Latino Families
• Strategies for Successful Medical/Dental Appointments for Individuals who are Deaf-Blind (Spanish and English fact sheets)

Winter 2006 (Vol. 12, No. 2)

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Theme: Interveners and Natural Supports

• The Intervener: Big Idea, Substantial Results
• It's Only Natural: The Use of Interveners and Natural Supports for Learners with Deaf-blindness
• Interveners Sharing Their Strategies: Amy Hernandez, Brian Oey, Casey Muehlig
• Things to Remember When Requesting an Intervener for Your Child (English and Spanish fact sheets)
• News and Events: Summer Intervener Training Institute

Fall 2005 (Vol. 12, No. 1)

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Theme: The Brain, The Senses and Cognition

• Feeling the Pressure: The Forgotten Sense of Proprioception
• Thinking Deep Thoughts
• The Plastic Brain
• Can Hearing Be Restored?
• News and Events

Spring 2005 (Vol. 11, No. 5)

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Theme: Annual Communication Issue

• Understanding Coactive and Tactile Signing
• Name Cues
• Getting Started with Object Communication
• Tips for Improving the Accuracy of Signed Communication (English and Spanish fact sheets)
• News and Events

Fall 2004 (Vol. 11, No. 4)

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Theme: Transitions Between Educational Programs

• ‘Knowing The Child’ — Personal Passports
• Transitioning to High School
• A Classroom Teacher’s Perspective
• Successful Transitions Between Programs (English and Spanish fact sheets)
• A Well Planned Move
• COPE-DB Update

Summer 2004 (Vol. 11, No. 3)

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Theme: Personal Perspectives of Adult Issues

• My Best Hearing with a Cochlear Implant
• Conservatorship: What's It All About?
• COPE-DB Summer Picnics; Intervener Training
• Spanish Communication Workshop-Riverside (English and Spanish flyers)
• Successful Transitions from School to Adulthood (English and Spanish fact sheets)

Spring 2004 (Vol. 11, No. 2)

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Theme: Communicating With All the Senses

• The Powerful Sense of Smell
• Becoming Aware Through Touch
• Utilizing the Sense of Smell in Children and Youth with Deaf-Blindness (fact sheet)
• Spanish Communication Workshop--Los Angeles (English and Spanish flyers)
• e-distribution Update

Fall 2003 (Vol. 11, No. 1)

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Theme: CDBS Refunded

• The Next Five Years
• New Intervener Training Initiative; Meet the CDBS Staff
• 2004 Family Events
• Network of Family Support Providers
• reSources moves to e-distribution (postcard)

Spring 2003 (Vol. 10, No. 15)

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Theme: Etiologies

• Educational and Behavioral Implications of Missing Balance Sense in CHARGE Syndrome
• Leading Causes of Deaf-Blindness
• Etiologies (fact sheet)
• Is Knowing My Son's Etiology Really That Important?
• Two Excellent New Resources
• Educational Assessments

Fall 2002 (Vol. 10, No. 14)

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Theme: Sibling Support

• Gifts From My Sister
• Satellite Training Registration: Sibling Support
• "Brothers and Sisters" (fact sheet)
• CDBS Lending Library: Resources on Sibling and Family Issues

Spring/Summer 2002 (Vol. 10, No. 13)

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Theme: Communication

• Communication Systems to Last a Lifetime
• Communication Resources - Project SALUTE website
• Voice Output Communication Devices (fact sheet)
• Report on State Deaf-Blind Conference, "California Coming Together"

Winter 2002 (Vol. 10, No. 12)

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Theme: One-on-Ones

• Effective Use of One-on-Ones for Children who are Deaf-Blind
• Interview with a One-on-One: Stories and Insights from the Field
• The Use of Interveners (fact sheet)

Fall 2001 (Vol. 10, No. 11)

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Theme: Family Support

• Juanito's Achievements: Improvement Through Team Work
• A Parent's Coming to Terms with the Diagnosis of Deaf-Blindness
• COPE D-B Picnics
• Maintaining a Home-School Relationship (fact sheet)

Summer 2001 (Vol. 10, No. 10)

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Theme: Transition

• Is There Life After Special Ed?
• How to Create a Winning Video Resume (fact sheet)
• Usher Syndrome workshops

Winter 2001 (Vol. 10, No. 9)

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Theme: Assessment

• Follow the Child -- Approaches to Assessing the Functional Vision and Hearing of Young Children with Congenital Deaf-Blindness
• The 2001 California Deaf-Blind Census: Answers To Our Most Frequently Asked Questions
• Considerations When Assessing Children and Youth of Spanish Speaking Families (fact sheet)

Fall 2000 (Vol. 10, No. 8)

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Theme: Communication Systems

• Developing Communication Systems That Meet Everyone's Needs
• Creating Communication Rich Environments
• How to Create a Communication Dictionary (fact sheet)

Winter 1999 (Vol. 10, No. 7)

PDF: English
Theme: Communication Trainings

• CDBS Announces a New Model for Trainings in Communication Systems for Individuals Who are Deaf-Blind
• Overview of Communication Training of Trainers Model

Fall 1999 (Vol. 10, No. 6)

PDF: English
Theme: Families

• The Impact of Having a Child Who is Deafblind on the Family
• Growing Together: Understanding the Emotional Impact of Disability
• Mental Health Concerns for Families: Results of a Focus Group Study on Deafblindness
• Family Camp 1999
• Making Connections: Families Sharing Information and Experiences

Summer 1999 (Vol. 10, No. 5)

PDF:  English
Theme: Communication

• Learning to Communicate: Strategies for Developing Communication with Infants Whose Multiple Disabilities Include Visual Impairment and Hearing Loss
• Communicating with Bruno

Spring 1999 (Vol. 10, No. 4)

PDF: English
Theme: Siblings

• The Kinship of My Kids: A Mom's Perspective
• Strategies for Enhancing Relationships Among Siblings
• Sibling Resources
• Sisters and Brothers Speak Out
• Summer Opportunities for Individuals who are Deaf-Blind

Fall 1998 (Vol. 10, No. 3)

PDF: English
Theme: Living Options

• James, Joe and Risa's House
• Bayberry's Residential Transitional Service
• The Manager's Role in Supported Living
• A Typical Day in the Life of Joshua

Summer 1998 (Vol. 10, No. 2)

PDF:  English
Theme: Designing Educational Services

• Designing Educational Services for Students who are Deaf-Blind in General Education Classrooms
• CDBS Welcomes New Staff Members
• Can My Child Play, Too?
• Summer Opportunities for Individuals who are Deaf-Blind
• A Real Circle

Winter 1998 (Vol. 10, No. 1)

PDF:  English
Theme: Changes at CDBS

• Who's Who at CDBS
• Positive New Approaches to Service Delivery
• CDBS Mission Statement

Summer 1997 (Vol. 9, No. 3)

PDF:  English
Theme: Sexuality

• Taking The Fear Out Of Sex Education
• Inappropriate Sexual Behaviors
• Puberty Again
• Sexuality And The Deaf-Blind Child

Spring 1997 (Vol. 9, No. 2)

PDF:  English
Theme: Amplification and Technology

• Some Thoughts From A Teacher
• Me And My FM
• Application Of FM Technology To Children
• Hearing Aids: Love'em, Wear'em And Keep'em In
• Tuning In With An AM/FM System
• Hand In Hand With Technology
• We're On The Web

Winter 1997 (Vol. 9, No. 1)

PDF:  English
Theme: Employment

• Working Together for Angelica
• Roots and Wings
• "I Like Machines"
• The Journey to Employment
• Special, and Yet...
• Transition Services

Fall 1996

PDF:  English
Theme: Team

• Overview: Team Project
• Becoming a Team for the Team
• Sacramento County Team
• Newport or Bust
• Mark Twain Team
• San Bernardino Schools' Team
• Summer Team Training

Summer 1996

PDF:  English
Theme: Siblings

• I Have a Sister. My Sister is Different: So What!
• Adam's Our Little Brother
• My Sister, My Friend
• He's Not Heavy, He's My Brother
• How My Deaf-Blind Sister Influenced My Life
• My Helper
• The Sibling Support Group

Spring 1996

PDF:  English
Theme: Consumers

• Meet Some Adults Who Are Deaf-Blind
• Growing Up Deaf-Blind
• I'm an Adult In Transition
• Sharing
• Attitudes

Winter 1996

PDF:  English
Theme: State Conference

• Dr. Jan van Dijk, Introduction by Maurice Belote
• Marilyn Stack, Educational Specialist
• Mary Maussang, Special Education Teacher
• Jane Montgomery, Special Education Preschool Teacher
• Antoinette (Toni) Anderson, Itinerant Teacher Visually Impaired
• Connie Johnson, "Early Start" Infant Toddler Home Teacher
• The Latest Research Findings
• What is a Calendar Box
• Some Gems of Wisdom

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