Florida & Virgin Islands Deaf-Blind Collaborative

Using Personal Identifiers with My Deafblind Son – Paths to Literacy Paths to Literacy Using Personal Identifiers with My Deafblind Son. For teachers, families, and others interested in literacy for children and youth with visual impairments

What’s it like living with deafblindness? Meet 6-year-old Riggs, whose profile has just been updated on our Profiles of Children Who Are Deafblind page. There, you can read about Riggs and other children who are deafblind, and learn about the causes of deafblindness and how it impacts a child’s access to information.
https://www.nationaldb.org/info-center/deaf-blindness-overview/profiles/

Deafblindness: Educational Service Guidelines – Paths to Literacy Paths to Literacy Deafblindness: Educational Service Guidelines. For teachers, families, and others interested in literacy for children and youth with visual impairments

The Power of 'And' in Deaf Education: Language Acquisition and Language Learning

May 13, 2026

Highlighting how accessible language environments support development, Dr. Kaj Kraus and Dr. Naomi Caselli examine the role of sign language in reducing language deprivation risk and supporting stronger language outcomes for deaf and hard of hearing children.

https://clerccenteronline.com/live-events

“A bipartisan bill to end subminimum wages for workers with disabilities is sitting in Congress, with co-sponsors that range from Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.). The argument against passing it has always been the same: that ending the practice would result in workers with disabilities losing their jobs. But new peer-reviewed evidence shows that argument is wrong.”

Story Boxes: Literacy Adaptations for Students Who Are Deafblind – Paths to Literacy Paths to Literacy Story Boxes: Literacy Adaptations for Students Who Are Deafblind. For teachers, families, and others interested in literacy for children and youth with visual impairments

Cataract Awareness Month 👁️

When people think of cataracts, they often think of older adults—but did you know that babies and young children can have cataracts too?

Children may be born with cataracts or develop them during childhood. Because vision is still developing, early identification and treatment are critical. Signs may include:
✨ Poor visual attention or eye contact
✨ Eyes that appear cloudy or white in photos
✨ Nystagmus (rapid eye movements)
✨ Misaligned eyes
✨ Delayed visual development

For infants and young children, regular vision screenings and eye exams play an important role in supporting healthy visual development.

This Cataract Awareness Month, let’s raise awareness that cataracts can affect people of all ages. Early detection can make a lasting difference in a child’s ability to learn, play, and explore the world around them.

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Beginning June 27, audiences nationwide can experience Possibilities.

The American Foundation for the Blind’s award-winning documentary film will make its streaming debut on Helen Keller’s 146th birthday, with availability on Apple TV, Prime Video, Tubi, Biblio+, and Kanopy.

The documentary explores what Helen Keller’s legacy means today through the experiences of people who are blind or have low vision, and is the first feature-length documentary released with open audio description for all audiences.

June 27 also marks the film’s New York premiere at Carnegie Hall, presented by AFB, followed by a live panel discussion with director Bill Sarine and participants from the documentary.

Get tickets for the NYC premiere: https://www.carnegiehall.org/calendar/2026/06/27/possibilities-honoring-the-legacy-of-helen-keller---film-screening-with-panel-0700pm

Learn more: afb.org/possibilities

Providing Direct Experience to Develop Concepts – Paths to Literacy Paths to Literacy Providing Direct Experience to Develop Concepts. For teachers, families, and others interested in literacy for children and youth with visual impairments