A Family Guide To Early ACCESS (Video)
Communication ResourcesThis video was created with families in mind and describes what Early ACCESS services look like using family guided routines and…
Iowa’s Deafblind Services Project serves children and young adults age birth through twenty-one who are suspected of having both a hearing AND a vision loss or difficulty in processing auditory and visual information. We are dedicated to building the knowledge and skills of all stakeholders involved in the education or parenting of these learners. We believe in using a collaborative, multi-faceted, approach to achieve positive, fulfilling futures for children and youth with deafblindness.
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Are you working with your child or a student that is transitioning from school into adulthood? Check out the Transition Quick Guide
Communication ResourcesAre you working with your child or a student that is transitioning from school into adulthood? The Transition Quick Guide…
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Power Hour Zoom Sessions 2020
For FamiliesDescription: Join the Iowa Deafblind Project to discuss topics relevant to the education of those who are deafblind. Each meeting…
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Family Day at the Zoo! (March 22, 2020) CANCELED
For FamiliesUnfortunately due to public health concerns related to COVID-19, The Deafblind Project’s zoo event has been canceled. Questions: Contact Rita…
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HKNC Youth Programs 2020
Transition PlanningLearn more about youth programs being offered by Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths & Adults! PDF Information Flyers:…
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Are you working with your child or a student that is transitioning from school into adulthood? Check out the Transition Quick Guide
Transition PlanningAre you working with your child or a student that is transitioning from school into adulthood? The Transition Quick Guide…
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Open Hands Open Access: Communication and Concept Development
For ProfessionalsFebruary 24th– May 9th, 2020 Course Description: This course is the second course in a series on deafblindness. It is…
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Deafblind Summer Symposium (June 12, 2020) CANCELLED
For ProfessionalsDue to COVID-19 our Summer Symposium has been canceled. Please keep a look out for virtual training opportunities coming soon….
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What does it mean to be an intervener in Iowa?
IntervenersThe following is the definition of “intervener” used by Iowa’s Deafblind Services Project. This definition was developed by the Deafblind…
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Is there a special certification or licensure required to be an intervener in Iowa?
IntervenersCurrently, Iowa does not have a requirement for interveners to be certified or licensed. On the national level, individuals completing the…
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Open Hands Open Access: Communication and Concept Development
UncategorizedFebruary 24th– May 9th, 2020 Course Description: This course is the second course in a series on deafblindness. It is…
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Braille Readers are Leaders Contest 2019-2020
UncategorizedBraille Readers Are Leaders Contest Administered by the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults in partnership with the National Federation…