Texas Deafblind Project

09/01/2026

Join our Community of Practice (CoP) for Students with Complex Access & Communication Needs this month!

This space is built for educators and providers supporting students with complex access and communication needs to connect, share insights, and explore proactive strategies for co-regulation, sensory support, and student engagement.

September's session will do a deep dive into behavior guidance:

🗓️ Date: September 9
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM CT
💻 Location: Virtual

Register here:

Join us for a collaborative Community of Practice designed for educators and other related service providers supporting students with complex access needs.

08/26/2026

Do you work with young children who are blind, deafblind, or have low vision?

Join TSBVI's Early Childhood Learning Community to discuss focused topics, share your experiences, and brainstorm solutions to the unique challenges you may face in creating quality programs for your students.

The free, virtual group will meet once a month on Friday throughout the school year. Sign up now and join us for our first on Friday, Sept. 4 from 9:00–10:00 a.m. CT: https://www.tsbvi.edu/events/early-childhood-learning-community-sept-26

08/26/2026

Teamwork makes the dream work—especially when serving students with complex sensory needs!

The Texas Deafblind Project is excited to introduce the Sensory Team Service Time Matrix, designed to facilitate collaborative teaming between the Teacher of Students who are Visually Impaired (TSVI) and the Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing (TDHH) including when one of them is also serving as the Teacher of Students who are Deafblind (TDB).

This new resource helps your team:
✅ Maintain consistency across instruction and service decisions.
✅ Balance direct, indirect, and consultative support effectively.
✅ Keep student access at the center of every decision and ensure every area is considered.

Learn More:

08/25/2026

Check out the latest issue of our monthly newsletter, A Touch of News!

Inside, you'll find out more about:
🧑🏻‍🏫 Fall Intervener Team Training
🧰 New Administrator's Toolbox
🗓️ Upcoming September Events, Trainings, and Community Resources.. and more!

Read the full newsletter and get registration links here: https://conta.cc/4xMZp85

08/24/2026

Ready to put Friday in the finished box? Join us this Friday, Aug. 28 for the first installment of Finished Box Friday—a monthly virtual gathering to reflect, share, and connect with others supporting students who are deafblind. Each session features casual, collaborative discussions driven by topics you select!

📅 When: Monthly on Fridays, starting Aug. 28
⏰ Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM CT
💻 Where: Virtual via Zoom

Register and find details here: link.tsbvi.edu/finishedboxfriday

08/14/2026

📣 Mark your calendars! The 2027 Texas Symposium on Deafblind Education is officially set for February 26–27, 2027!

Whether you're a parent, educator, or service provider, join us in Austin (or online!) for two days of hands-on learning, community building, and continuing education credits (ACVREP & SBEC).

🔹 Theme: Co-Creating With Community
🔹 Format: Hybrid (Austin, TX + Online)
🔹 Registration: Opening Fall 2026!

Learn more: https://www.tsbvi.edu/statewide-resources/conferences/deafblind-symposium

08/13/2026

Our award-winning Coffee Hour webinar series starts back up on Monday after summer break! Start the school year off strong and register for August sessions today: https://www.tsbvi.edu/events?a=&t=112&f=&y=

Kick off the new school year by adding a "Coffee Hour" to your weekly schedule! This free, award-winning webinar series supports educators, service providers, and families of students who are blind, deafblind, or have low vision. Join us on Mondays from 3:00–4:00 PM CT for strategies you can use right away!

This month's presentations include:

📈 Aug. 17 | Texas VI Registration and Deafblind Child Count Annual Data Highlights
🗣️ Aug. 24 | From Independence to Empowerment — How the Words We Use Shape the Soul
📱 Aug. 31 | Touch, Listen, Learn: An Introduction to iOS VoiceOver

Register now: https://www.tsbvi.edu/events?a=&t=112&f=&y=

08/07/2026

Join the Texas Deafblind Project for Finished Box Friday—a monthly virtual gathering to reflect, share, and connect with others supporting students who are deafblind. Each session features casual, collaborative discussions driven by topics you select!

📅 When: Monthly on Fridays, starting Aug. 28
⏰ Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM CT
💻 Where: Virtual via Zoom
Register and find details here: link.tsbvi.edu/finishedboxfriday

2026–2027 Virtual Discussion Series | Fridays | 2:00–3:00 p.m. CT Aug. 28, Sept. 25, Oct. 30, Nov. 20, Dec. 11, Jan. 29, Feb. 19, March 26, April 23, May 21 Thank you for your interest in the Texas Deafblind Project's "Finished Box Friday" Series! Join us for conversation and connection as we wr...

08/05/2026

For children and young adults who are deafblind, touch is often the most reliable way to learn, explore, and connect with the world. ✋🏼

The Hand-Under-Hand technique is an essential strategy of gently guiding hands from underneath, allowing individuals to explore and participate safely at their own pace.

Check out and share this updated fact sheet to learn practical strategies for positive touch and supportive interaction, available in both English and Spanish!

📄 Download the Fact Sheet:https://txdeafblindproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/TDBP_Hand-Under-Hand-Fact-Sheet.pdf

08/03/2026

Kick off the new school year by adding a "Coffee Hour" to your weekly schedule! This free, award-winning webinar series supports educators, service providers, and families of students who are blind, deafblind, or have low vision. Join us on Mondays from 3:00–4:00 PM CT for strategies you can use right away!

This month's presentations include:

📈 Aug. 17 | Texas VI Registration and Deafblind Child Count Annual Data Highlights
🗣️ Aug. 24 | From Independence to Empowerment — How the Words We Use Shape the Soul
📱 Aug. 31 | Touch, Listen, Learn: An Introduction to iOS VoiceOver

Register now: https://www.tsbvi.edu/events?a=&t=112&f=&y=