We are looking forward to seeing everyone at our first Northern California CHARGE Syndrome Workshop with David Brown On September 7-8, 2018 in San Jose! (Click here for more information)
CHARGE syndrome is the most complex and medically involved of all the conditions which cause congenital deafblindness, and is also becoming statistically more important. This session will consider current thinking about factors influencing the development and behavior of children with the syndrome, and will also focus on the assessment and teaching approaches which have been found most successful.
Northern California CHARGE Workshop (Fri & Sat Sept 7-8, 2018) UPDATES:
1) Families and professionals are encouraged to continue signing-up for this free and informative event. As of today (Monday 8/13/18), the discount that the closest hotel to the event had been offering (Marriott Residence Inn San Jose South) has ended. You are welcome to make any arrangements to stay if you wish, they are just no longer offering a specific discount for this event for bookings made after 8/10.
2) Further accommodation requests will not be able to be scheduled for this event. In order to ensure we have time to book additional interpreters, we will no longer be able to make any new interpreting accommodations for this event.
PLEASE USE THE ONLINE FORM AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE FOR THE EVENT TO SIGN-UP FOR THIS FREE EVENT: http://www.cadbs.org/events/ncal-charge-workshop-2018/
Thanks to all the families and professionals that were able to join us in Pomona in January!
Due to popular demand, we are now pleased to host an evening and day for families and professionals in San Jose at the San Andreas Regional Center (6203 San Ignacio Avenue, Suite 200 - San Jose). http://www.sanandreasregional.org/
Friday September 7, 2018 will be a meet & greet from 5PM - 8PM.
Saturday September 8, 2018 will be informational activities for parents / guardians & professionals from 9AM - 4PM. (Check-in begins at 8:30AM)
Please click on the link above or the flier below to get to the information and sign-up page.
Attending the San Jose CHARGE weekend in Sept? CDBS has a block of rooms at the Marriott Residence Inn San Jose South at a much-discounted rate: http://bit.ly/2JOJp1g Questions?? Contact anyone at CDBS. NEED TO BOOK BY FRIDAY 08/10/2018 to get discount (discount has ENDED).
(Click here for more information)
The COPE-DB Southern Calif. family picnic is coming-up soon! -- Sat. August 25, 2018 at Wayfinder Family Services in Los Angeles. Lots of fun for the family & Dr. Beth Foster will lead pool games. Great fun! Contact Myrna at 323-363-7499 or by email at myrnam@sfsu.edu for more information or to RSVP.
CDBS estará re-anudando sus llamadas mensuales, dirigidas a familias de habla Hispana que tengan hijos con sordoceguera.
Martes 19 de Septiembre
Por favor
Únase con nosotros para estas teleconferencias de 90 minutos, con el motivo de ayudar a proveer información y apoyo a las familias, se llevaran a cabo cada 3er Martes de el mes a las 6 PM tiempo del Pacifico/9pm Tiempo del Este (excepto cuando se indique diferente)
Marque su calendario con las siguientes fechas:
Septiembre 19, 2017 Bienvenidos de regreso y presentación de nuevos participantes
Octubre 17, 2017 Desarrollo de la Comunicación (Invitado especial)
Noviembre 21, 2017 IEP (Programa Educativo Individualizado)
Diciembre 19, 2017 Actividades en la Casa (Invitado especial)
Enero 23, 2018 Comunicación y comportamiento
Febrero 20, 2018 Duelo y como lidiar con el
Marzo 20, 2018 Autoayuda
Abril 24, 2018 Tecnología Asistida
Mayo 15, 2018 Transición
Junio 19, 2018 Navegando el sistema
Para registrarse para las llamadas y obtener la información para accesar la llamada, porfavor de comunicarse con La Coordinadora de Familias de los Servicios de Sordociegos de California: Myrna Medina por email o por teléfono a: myrnam@sfsu.edu / tel 323-363-7499
CDBS will be resuming its monthly calls geared to Spanish-speaking families of children with deafblindness.
These teleconferences are part of our outreach to help provide information and support to families.
Calls will start TUESDAY September 19th, 2017 at 6:00pm PST, 9:pm EST – please join us!
Please contact Family Engagement Coordinator Myrna Medina at myrnam@sfsu.edu to register for the call and obtain call-in information.
The annual COPE-DB Family Day In the Sun picnic at Jr. Blind in LA will be on Saturday, August 26 at Junior Blind of America's Angeles Vista location in Los Angeles. Canyon City Brass will be on hand again to play and introduce the children to various musical instruments. Any interested families with children who would like to participate or have questions, please contact Myrna.
Coalition of Parents and Educators Deaf-Blind
In collaboration with California Deaf-Blind Services and Junior Blind Infant Program Invite you to the upcoming Family Day in the Sun
Fun, Food, Swimming and time to network and share with other families and Educators. CDBS and JB Infant program staff will be there to answer questions.
When Saturday, August 26, 2016 from 10:00am – 3:00 pm
Where Junior Blind - 5300 Angeles Vista Blvd., Los Angeles, CA Tel: 323-295-4555
Directions: Eastbound 10 Santa Monica Freeway, take Crenshaw Blvd. exit, go south on Crenshaw, make a right on Vernon, and immediate left on Angeles Vista. Go ½ mile, JBA on left. If from the South on 405 San Diego Freeway, Slauson exit, left on Angeles vista, ½ mile, JBA on Left.
Please bring a dish to share with other families.
Note: Don’t forget your bathing suit and towel.
New OHOA (Open Hands Open Access) Classes starting online in April
Cohorts start Tuesday, April 5, 2016
•• PLEASE EMAIL US BY END OF MARCH TO ENROLL ••
Dates: April 5, 2016 – Approx June 13, 2016
Cost? FREE
Two choices of classes with 2 modules in each class
A) Modules 3 and 1 or B) Modules 6 and 8
CLASS CHOICE A
Module 3- The Role of the Intervener in Educational Settings
Module 1- An Overview of Deaf-Blindness and Instructional Strategies
CLASS CHOICE B
Module 6- Understanding Communication Principles
Module 8- Progressing from Non-Symbolic to Symbolic Communication and Complex Language
Description of OHOA Courses https://nationaldb.org/ohoa/modules
(1, 3, 6, & 8 available as hosted modules in April)
(Please see directions to sign-up for courses at bottom of this text, you will not be able to access the hosted modules if you try to sign up directly through NCDB site above)
What is OHOA?
OHOA stands for Open Hands Open Access, which is a series of online modules designed to train paraeducators in effective educational strategies for students with deaf-blindness, but the training can be helpful and informative to any team member or parent.
You can view a welcome video at http://moodle.nationaldb.org
Who should take these modules? Any and all people working with students who have deaf-blindness: teachers, paraeducators, SLPs, O&M, PT, DHH, VI, Parents, etc.
What will I receive by taking these online modules? You will gain valuable knowledge on strategies for teaching and working with individuals with deaf-blindness. You will also receive a Professional Development Certificate for each module completed that states the number of hours invested in each course.
How much time will it take?
It should take no more than 2-3 hours per week of your time.
Can I take both classes at once?
Please choose either Cohort 1 (Mods 1 & 3) or Cohort 2 (Mods 6 & 7 or 8). Other courses will be hosted later and open-access (unhosted) modules are available to enroll in directly through NCDB anytime.
How do I sign up?
Email your California Deaf-Blind Services (CDBS) contact person (listed below) and let them know the following information:
1) Your first and last name,
2) City and state you live or work in
3) Your role/position
4) Your email address for contact about the online modules.
TO ENROLL - Email the information above to one of the CDBS Staff:
Brian Devereux: devereux@sfsu.edu or Julie Maier: jmaier@sfsu.edu
SAVE THE DATES
2016 Junior Blind - Beeper Egg Hunts
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CENTRAL VALLEY: Saturday March 12 - Rowley Ranch, Visalia
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BAY AREA: Saturday, March 19 - California School for the Blind, Fremont
SAVE THE DATE
20th Annual Lowenfeld-Akeson Early Years Symposium
(Yes, 20 years! We'll have cake!)
Saturday, January 30, 2016 / 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
California School for the Blind, Fremont
20th Annual Lowenfeld-Akeson Brochure.pdf (822228)
20th Annual Lowenfeld-Akeson Reg Form.pdf (80794)
"Moving On Up: O&M for Young Children with Visual Impairments!"
Speaker: Tanni Anthony, Ph.D.
Dr. Tanni Anthony is the Director of the Access, Learning, and Literacy Team of the Exceptional Student Leadership Unit within the Colorado Department of Education. In this capacity she oversees the work of 14 disability-specific state specialists, including the preschool special education team. She also serves as the State Consultant on Visual Disabilities and the Project Director of the Colorado Services for Children and Youth with Combined Vision and Hearing Loss. Dr. Anthony received her Ph.D. from the University of Denver in the area of Child and Family Studies. She is a certified teacher of students with visual impairments, low vision therapist, and orientation and mobility specialist. She has authored several chapters and articles in disability-specific books and journals.
This workshop will focus on early motor and concept development for young children with visual impairments, including children with additional disabilities. Registration materials will be available in mid-November. Dr. Anthony is a wonderfully engaging speaker and you will not want to miss this event.
Symposium Co-Sponsors: Blind Babies Foundation (BBF), a Program of Junior Blind; California Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments (CAPVI); California Deaf-Blind Services (CDBS); California School for the Blind (CSB); Northern California Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (NCAER).
Coalition of Parents and Educators Deaf-Blind
In collaboration with
California Deaf-Blind Services
Invite you to the Upcoming COPE D-B
HOLIDAY POTLUCK
Fun, Food, Prizes, Music, Bingo - and time to share with other families and educators
Date: Sunday, December 27, 2015 Time: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Place: Commerce Senior Center Bristow Park
1466 South McDonnell Ave.
Commerce, CA 90040
COPE-DB will provide coffee and soft drinks.
Please bring a dish to share, enough to serve 10-12 people.
Please RSVP ASAP to Myrna @ 951-785-7898/ cell 323 363-7499
This year we will be having a White Elephant Gift Exchange, if you will like to participate, please bring a wrapped $5.00 gift.
No gift, no participate!!!!!
New OHOA (Open Hands Open Access) Classes starting online in January
Cohorts start Monday, January 11, 2016
PLEASE EMAIL US BY MID-DECEMBER TO ENROLL
Dates: January 11, 2016 – Approx March 28, 2016
Cost? FREE
Two choices of classes with 2 modules in each class
A) Modules 3 and 1 or B) Modules 6 and 8
CLASS CHOICE A
Module 3- The Role of the Intervener in Educational Settings
Module 1- An Overview of Deaf-Blindness and Instructional Strategies
CLASS CHOICE B
Module 6- Understanding Communication Principles
Module 8- Progressing from Non-Symbolic to Symbolic Communication and Complex Language
Description of OHOA Courses https://nationaldb.org/ohoa/modules
(1, 3, 6, & 8 available as hosted modules in January)
(Please see directions to sign-up for courses at bottom of this text, you will not be able to access the hosted modules if you try to sign up directly through NCDB site above)
What is OHOA?
OHOA stands for Open Hands Open Access, which is a series of online modules designed to train paraeducators in effective educational strategies for students with deaf-blindness, but the training can be helpful and informative to any team member or parent.
You can view a welcome video at http://moodle.nationaldb.org
Who should take these modules? Any and all people working with students who have deaf-blindness: teachers, paraeducators, SLPs, O&M, PT, DHH, VI, Parents, etc.
What will I receive by taking these online modules? You will gain valuable knowledge on strategies for teaching and working with individuals with deaf-blindness. You will also receive a Professional Development Certificate for each module completed that states the number of hours invested in each course.
How much time will it take?
It should take no more than 2-3 hours per week of your time.
Can I take both classes at once?
Please choose either Cohort 1 (Mods 1 & 3) or Cohort 2 (Mods 6 & 7 or 8). Other courses will be hosted later and open-access (unhosted) modules are available to enroll in directly through NCDB anytime.
How do I sign up?
Email your California Deaf-Blind Services (CDBS) contact person (listed below) and let them know the following information:
1) Your first and last name,
2) City and state you live or work in
3) Your role/position
4) Your email address for contact about the online modules.
TO ENROLL - Email the information above to one of the CDBS Staff:
Maurice Belote: mbelote@sfsu.edu, Brian Devereux: devereux@sfsu.edu,Julie Maier: jmaier@sfsu.edu, or Stacy Aguilera: stacya@sfsu.edu
Reserve Estas Fechas! - Save these Dates!
Próximos Webinars para Familias de Habla Hispana
- Noviembre 7, 2015 - 3pm ET/12pm PT - Un paseo por la Tierra de Oz: Las Veinte Mejores Estrategias de los Padres de Familia para Organizar la Vida / A trip to the Land of Oz: Parent’s Top Twenty Strategies for Managing Life
- Enero 23, 2016 - 3pm ET/12pm PT - Comunicación en la Familia y con Educadores / Communication with family and educators
- Marzo 12, 2016 - 3pm ET/12pm PT - Entrenamiento de Liderazgo, Es usted un Líder? / Leadership, Are you a Leader?
- Mayo 14, 2016 - 3pm ET/12pm PT - Planteamiento Personal del Futuro / Personal Future Planning
- Septiembre 24, 2016 - 3pm ET/12pm PT - Equipos Colaborativos entre Padres y Educadores / Parent/Professional Collaborative Teams