UPDATE June 15 2020 - As the 2019/2020 school year has ended, our ongoing family call drop-in zoom series has wrapped-up for the spring semester.
Depending on status of school closures and extended distance learning in the fall we will continue provide ways for families to find resources and stay connected to CDBS and other families.
Stay safe this summer.
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UPDATE — March 11, 2020
CDBS is open!
Please note that San Francisco State University (where our main offices are) is suspending in-person classes to help with health protections related to the coronavirus.
CDBS will still be open: assisting people across the state, and working with families, schools, and educational teams.
Because of these temporary restrictions, our ability to travel may be impacted and we may be working from outside our campus offices at some times.
What this means for you: currently, large planned gatherings are being cancelled or postponed (Beeper Egg Hunt, Literacy Training, etc. - see below and watch our Twitter / Instagram / Facebook pages for updates) and we will be doing more work through email and distance technology (Zoom video conferences). This may mean that it takes us longer to access and respond to faxes. For quickest answers, please email us any questions directly.
Our contact information is always at:
https://www.cadbs.org/our-team/
And news about our SFSU campus:
https://news.sfsu.edu/coronavirus
Information about events will be posted on our social media pages:
https://www.instagram.com/californiadeafblindservices
https://www.facebook.com/California-Deafblind-Services-179838528705916/
https://twitter.com/CADeafblind
Thank you for your understanding and please stay healthy.
UPDATE! The Literacy Training scheduled for April 25th has been POSTPONED until Fall 2020.
Unfortunately, due to public health concerns and protocol related to the coronavirus, the Braille Institute and CDBS have decided to postpone the planned Early Child Development Training in Riverside until the fall.
We will keep you updated on the new date and registration details. Thanks for your interest in this training.
UPDATE! The 2020 Blind Babies Foundation Beeper Egg Hunt has sadly been cancelled.
Due to public health concerns about the coronavirus and safety of the children and families attending this event is cancelled. Plans are in the works for an alternate virtual Beeper Egg Hunt, so stay tuned for more details in the upcoming days.
Stay safe out there and keep washing those hands.
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Photo description: Flier for Beeper Egg Hunt event crossed out with a circle and line indicating cancellation.
Por favor únase a CDBS y NFADB en sus llamadas en Español y conversaciones amigables para miembros de familia de personas sordociegas que hablan Español. Estas llamadas son gratis, confidenciales y un lugar seguro donde las familias pueden apoyarse unas a otras compartiendo la sabiduría aprendida atreves de su travesía. Compartiendo éxitos, ideas, dificultades, y estar ahí para ofrecerse apoyo unos a otros y con otras familias.
Las llamadas son cada 3er Martes a las
5:30PM PT / 8:30PM ET.
La próxima llamada será:
Septiembre 17
Marque su calendario para:
- Septiembre 17, 2019
- Octubre 15, 2019
- Noviembre 19, 2019
- Diciembre 17, 2019
- Enero 21, 2020
- Febrero 18, 2020
- Marzo 17, 2020
- Abril 21, 2020
- Mayo 19, 2020
- Junio 16, 2020
Para inscribirse a las llamadas y obtener la información de cómo ingresar a la llamada, Por favor comuníquese con Myrna Medina, Especialista en Familias de (CDBS) Servicios de Sordociegos de California, por correo electrónico a myrnam@sfsu.edu / ph 951-785-7898 / https://www.cadbs.org/products/myrna-medina/
PLEASE JOIN CDBS & NFADB on monthly Spanish calls and friendly conversations for Spanish-speaking family members of individuals who are deafblind. These calls are free, confidential and a safe place where families can support each other by sharing their wisdom gained through their journey. Share successes, ideas, difficulties, and be there to offer support to each other with other families.
Calls are every 3rd Tues at 5:30PM PT / 8:30PM ET.
Mark your calendars for:
- September 17, 2019
- October 15, 2019
- November 19, 2019
- December 17, 2019
- January 21, 2020
- February 18, 2020
- March 17, 2020
- April 21, 2020
- May 19, 2020
- June 16, 2020
To register for the calls and obtain call-in information, please contact California Deafblind Services’ Family Engagement Specialist: Myrna Medina
by email or phone at myrnam@sfsu.edu / ph 951-785-7898
2019 SoCal Family Workshop
THANK YOU to everyone who participated this last weekend with our 2019 Southern CA Family Workshop. Was great visiting with families & professionals and look forward to meeting at future events anyone who missed this one!
Thanks to everyone who joined us in San Jose for our first Northern California CHARGE Syndrome Workshop with David Brown On September 7-8, 2018 in San Jose!!!
Pictures and memories from the event are available on our Facebook page at:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/California-Deaf-Blind-Services/179838528705916
You can still visit our "events" page on this website to access presentation notes and articles in PDF format. Go to the "information" section of: https://www.cadbs.org/events/ncal-charge-workshop-2018/
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.
OHOA (Open Hands Open Access)
(PAST HOSTED CLASSES — unhosted access to these modules is always available & free online!)
Description of OHOA Courses https://nationaldb.org/ohoa/modules
(1, 3, 6, & 8 available as hosted modules in April)
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 https://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 https://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
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