Introducing Rita Fredericks, Family Engagement Coordinator
Happy New Year! My name is Rita Fredericks and I recently started as the Family Engagement Coordinator for the Iowa…
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2019 Hamilton Relay® $500 Scholarship for High School Seniors
submissions must be postmarked by January 19, 2019. The Hamilton Relay Scholarship opportunity is available to high school seniors who…
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Spring Family Conference April 6, 2019
When: Saturday, April 6, 2019 Where: Wellmark YMCA 501 Grand Ave, Des Moines Bring the whole family to the SPRING FAMILY…
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Research Opportunity for Families
Hello parents, I am a fellow parent of two children who are deafblind and am a doctoral candidate in special…
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Opportunity for Grief Support for Families of Children with Deaf-Blindness starting January 9th
There is a new opportunity for Grief Support for Families of Children with Deaf-Blindness starting January 9th. Sensing Connection –…
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Family to Family Communities Project
Family-to-Family Communities Project (F2FC) Connecting Families of Individuals with Deaf-Blindness via Distance Technology Because deaf-blindness is a rare and diverse…
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Is my child really deafblind?
The term “deafblind” is often very difficult for families to hear. You, as a parent, may think, “My child isn’t…
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Deafblindness is greater than the sum of its parts.
Deafblindness sounds pretty dramatic, but it also seems to describe the reality of combined hearing and vision loss. Think of…
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You are the most important advocate for your child.
Families need to be involved for their child to have a successful education. For parents to be successful advocates for…
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It’s okay to be uncomfortable with the term deafblindness.
The term “deafblindness” may make you feel uncomfortable and that is okay. However, please don’t be afraid to use that…