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California Deafblind Services California Deaf-Blind Services (CDBS) facilitates maximum participation in school and preferred life Project Officer, Jo Ann McCann.

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10/15/2026

Series of photos of students, staff and community members celebrating White Cane Day at the California School for Blind

Happy White Cane Day! White Cane Safety Day is a national observance in the United States, celebrated annually on Octobe...
10/15/2026

Happy White Cane Day! White Cane Safety Day is a national observance in the United States, celebrated annually on October 15 since 1964. The date is set aside to celebrate the achievements of people who are blind or visually impaired and the important symbol of blindness and tool of independence, the white cane.

Yesterday CDBS staff member, Julie Maier, celebrated a day early at CSB Fremont
What a festive event as the CSB students and staff and families in bright pink shirts completed an annual celebratory walk-a-thon. There were other blind and low vision community members visiting and cheering on these independent walkers and staffing vendor tables. It was also a chance for sweet reunions with kids and young adults and families that CDBS has known for many years.

To learn more about White Cane Awareness Day check out this fact-filled page on the CSB website: https://www.csb-cde.ca.gov/about/events/whitecaneday.aspx



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¿Esta usted interesado? ¿O conoce a alguien que pueda estar interesado en participar en un curso de autoaprendizaje en l...
09/03/2026

¿Esta usted interesado? ¿O conoce a alguien que pueda estar interesado en participar en un curso de autoaprendizaje en línea sobre sordoceguera?
California Deafblind Services esta ofreciendo un curso de aprendizaje GRATUITO en línea en Español para familias de sordociegos.
¡Ya esta abierta la inscripción para el curso de autoaprendizaje en línea sobre sordoceguera!

El curso utilizara tres módulos de aprendizaje de Open Hands Open Access (OHOA) por los próximos tres meses (un modulo por mes) con sesiones de discusión semanales (Miércoles). Lectura y tarea serán en su propio tiempo durante el mes asignado y se reunirán una vez por semana con el resto del grupo para discutir los temas.

El curso utilizará tres módulos de aprendizaje de Open Hands Open Access (OHOA) durante laspróximas diez semanas (con tres semanas sin clases) con sesiones de discusión semanales. Lectura y tarea serán a su propio tiempo y se reunirá semanalmente en línea con el resto del grupo, para discutirlos temas los miércoles a las 6 p.m. PST. Miércoles, 30 de Septiembre a las 6pm Sesión de orientación, preguntas y respuestas sobre OHOA al 16 de Diciembre última Sesión Sesiones de discusión de una hora. (10 sesiones) • Una perspectiva general de la Sordoceguera y estrategias de instrucción. • La función del interventor en el entorno educativo. • Comprensión de los principios de comunicación.

Desliza el dedo por las diapositivas para ver más detalles y el enlace de inscripción.

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08/07/2026

The staff from several deafblind projects from the US had so much fun collaborating to spell C-H-A-R-G-E with our bodies.
The children, youth and adults with CHARGE syndrome in our lives have taught us the importance of “thinking outside the box”, creative postures, connecting with others, and finding unique ways to communicate a message.
You can join in by sharing your own stories and creative ways that you spell CHARGE to






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A series of 8 photos people using their bodies to form the letters C-H-A-R-G-E and an exclamation point and the symbol of a heart.

08/07/2026

The staff from several deafblind projects from the US had so much fun collaborating to spell C-H-A-R-G-E with our bodies.
The children, youth and adults with CHARGE syndrome in our lives have taught us the importance of “thinking outside the box”, creative postures, connecting with others, and finding unique ways to communicate a message.
You can join in by sharing your own stories and creative ways that you spell CHARGE to






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A series of 8 photos people using their bodies to form the letters C-H-A-R-G-E and an exclamation point and the symbol of a heart.

Este sábado 8 de agosto, las familias de habla hispana pueden unirse a una conversación virtual con otras familias para ...
08/07/2026

Este sábado 8 de agosto, las familias de habla hispana pueden unirse a una conversación virtual con otras familias para celebrar el . Vea nuestra publicación de la historia para el enlace de registro.

Teachers and related service providers, would you like to learn more about deafblindness and useful assessment and instr...
07/28/2026

Teachers and related service providers, would you like to learn more about deafblindness and useful assessment and instructional techniques? There’s an excellent professional development opportunity waiting for you this fall. The University of South Dakota is offering online courses in deafblind instruction and communication strategies. Space is limited and registration ends this Friday, July 31st, so don’t delay! See QR code on Slide # 3 for registration link.

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Good news! Registration for the SFSU-CDBS Intervener Training Program through is OPEN! The first online course begins i...
07/17/2026

Good news! Registration for the SFSU-CDBS Intervener Training Program through is OPEN! The first online course begins in late August.

See Slide 5 for QR code to register or learn more.

Contact CDBS if you have questions about this unique training opportunity.



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Deafblind Awareness Week may last one week but your learning can continue. One resource we want to highlight is "Teachin...
06/30/2026

Deafblind Awareness Week may last one week but your learning can continue. One resource we want to highlight is "Teaching Children Who Are Deafblind Modules" created and offered by our partner National Center on Deafblindness.
Each module in the “Teaching Children Who Are Deafblind” series is designed for educators and others who want to improve their knowledge of deafblindness and gain practical skills they can put to use right away. Learn more about this free series available on our website and how it can be easily incorporated into professional development systems.
https://www.nationaldb.org/national-initiatives/iqp/professional-development-modules/
Slide 3 includes a QR code with the link to these modules.



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Day 2 of focuses on the incredible, diverse, and resilient families raising, supporting, and celebrating their childre...
06/26/2026

Day 2 of focuses on the incredible, diverse, and resilient families raising, supporting, and celebrating their children. These family members quickly learn all they can about deafblindness and their child's needs and are the true experts on a child's team. We're so grateful for the communities of family members we've met and supported over the years and we celebrate you this week! 🤗🎉💙

If you're a family member looking for support and resources we're just a phone call, email message, or text away. Contact is in our Bio.



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