National Center on Deaf-Blindness
NCDB is a technical assistance (TA) center funded by the U.S. Department of
Education. We work with state deaf-blind projects and other partners to:
Improve educational results and quality of life for children who are deaf-blind
Increase the knowledge and skills of educators and families
Create sustainable services
Technical Assistance
Learn about NCDB's TA
activities and find
contact information for
your state deaf-blind
project.
Information
Visit the Info Center for
resources on deaf-
blindness and
educational practices.
National Child Count
Explore data about the
population of children
who are deaf-blind in a
detailed annual report.
Our National Initiatives
IDENTIFICATION & REFERRAL
Children must be identified and referred to state deaf-blind projects so families and educators have
the information they need to support learning and development.
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
Families require knowledge, skills, and support to help them interact with, educate, and advocate for
their children.
INTERVENERS & QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
More personnel with training and expertise in deaf-blindness are needed to provide high-quality
educational services.
TRANSITION
Children and youth must have access to educational opportunities and transition planning that lead to
post-secondary education or employment and meaningful lives in their communities.
Visit Our Website
nationaldb.org
