Interveners and Deafblindness

10/02/2026

Parent opportunity to ask questions about interveners! Tuesday, October 13.
To register, use the QR code shown in the announcement or use the following to copy and paste. Please share with family members. See you there!!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_Nj3pmiyFqngSavgH-EfBWEK22iLq_pYsoIkf9lyNBa9Vfw/viewform

09/18/2026

With a heavy heart, we are sharing the news of the passing of Barbara Miles. Barbara was a true visionary and trailblazer in the deafblind community. She had a unique way of making everyone feel seen, heard, and valued. Thank you, Barbara for your light, your wisdom, and your fierce dedication. You will be deeply missed, but your legacy lives on in all of us. 🤟❤️ Rest in peace, Barbara. Thank you for teaching us what it truly means to connect through touch. Our thoughts are with her family, friends, and our entire community during this difficult time.
Image Description: A smiling headshot of Barbara looking warmly at the camera.

https://www.sevendaysvt.com/life-lines/obituaries/obituary-basha-miles-1943-2026/

09/16/2026

Attention family members - this is for you...........or please share if you are not a family member.

To register, use the QR code below or use link in comments.

08/17/2026

Attentions Parents!
Mark your calendars for this learning opportunity about Interveners.

06/27/2026

Today we celebrate Helen Keller's Birthday. She was born in Tuscumbia, Alabama in 1880. Keller’s life is a testament to how profound and positive an impact one individual can have when truly motivated to make a difference. Imagine how much we can achieve by harnessing that power collectively to challenge the status quo. Please ask your U.S. Representative to support the Helen Keller Education Act - HR 9196. For a timeline of Helen's life, go to this URL:

A brief timeline of author, activist and advocate Helen Keller's life and work, brought to you by Perkins Archives.

06/26/2026

Thank you Representative McGarvey

The Official U.S. Congressional website of Morgan McGarvey

06/10/2026

Free Orientation and Mobility Webinar, hosted by the Helen Keller National Center
Tuesday, June 30, 2 - 3:30 PM Eastern

06/06/2026

VERY EXCITING NEWS!!!
Representative Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) and Representative Andrew Garbarino (NY-02) introduced the bi-partisan Helen Keller Education Act today! It is a bill to improve educational resources for children and youth who are deafblind. Once we have a bill number, you can you contact your representative and ask him/her to co-sponsor.

The Official U.S. Congressional website of Morgan McGarvey

05/19/2026

Have you ever wondered who is behind the National Intervener & Advocate Association (NIAA)? Meet the members of the NIAA leadership team.

Click below or copy and paste into your browser: https://idrpp.usu.edu/projects/intervener/niaa-resources/newsletters/newsletter_2026_feb

04/14/2026

Today we celebrate Interveners! 160 years ago today, the first intervener was born. Anne Sullivan gave Helen Keller access to the world and people around her. Thank you Anne, for your shining example, and thank you to the hundreds of Interveners working with children and youth who are DeafBlind today. We see you and we appreciate you!