The Center for Sensory and Complex Disabilities - CSCD

04/03/2026

Standardized assessments are rarely appropriate for children who are deafblind. To develop realistic educational goals and learning experiences, assessment of their communication and learning must be individualized and carefully planned. To learn more, visit "Communication and Learning Assessments"—one of our newly updated Info Topics pages. https://www.nationaldb.org/info-center/educational-practices/communication-and-learning-assessments/

04/03/2026

From our friends at Newark Public Library:
ASL Kids Classes
Saturdays 10AM-12PM
4th Floor Auditorium
April 4, 11 and 25
May 2, 9 and 16

Contact: lgreggs@npl.org or thalley@npl.org

02/19/2026

This April, join the DBI CHARGE Network for a webinar with Dr. Kim Blake and Claudia Junghans. Find the registration link below.

DBI CHARGE Network invites its members to the following webinar on Friday, 17 April, 2026. We are very excited to present Dr. Kim Blake and Claudia Junghans!

Adult Medical Issues in CHARGE Syndrome
Insights, Stories and Developing a Comprehensive Care Checklist

Claudia Junghans, 1st president of the German CHARGE Group and mother of a 21 year-old son with CHARGE.
Dr. Kim Blake, Professor of Pediatrics at Dalhousie University, will draw on clinical expertise and personal experience.

As the population of individuals with CHARGE syndrome ages, a distinct set of medical challenges has emerged, necessitating tailored care approaches for adults. This webinar will highlight prevalent health issues in adults with CHARGE syndrome. Cardiovascular issues, including arrhythmias and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), bone health problems, including scoliosis, and bone mineral density. Hormone replacement, exercise, and mental health wellbeing. Other conditions that impact quality of life. Through real-life stories from adults with CHARGE, we aim to underscore the importance of proactive management and prevention strategies, laying the groundwork for an adult-focused CHARGE medical checklist.

Additional info
It should be noted that everyone is welcome to participate (e.g., individuals with CHARGE syndrome, fathers, mothers, professionals, researchers, others who are interested).
Participants will need to select their preferred language when signing up for the webinar, if your captioning provider offers this option. (The presentation is in English).
After the webinar it is possible to ask the presenter questions.
The webinar will be recorded and shared on the DbI CHARGE Network webpage and DbI YouTube channel.

Friday, 17 April 2026
Central European Time 15.00-16.30h (9:00-10:30am EST)
Presenter: Kim Blake and Claudia Junghans
Facilitators: Lourdes Quintana Baez, Heather Colson-Osborne and Vimla Ramrakhiani
Register in advance for this webinar.

For more information, see the registration page: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_A2s6OSywQcqR8eAK0lBFVg

12/17/2025

🎅✨ ’Tis the season for some holiday magic! Santa is back this week on Wednesday, 12/17 and Thursday, 12/18 from 5 pm - 9 pm CST. Chat with Santa at 877-507-2682 and share your holiday wishes!

Please note: All Signing Santa calls are point-to-point and not VRS calls.

Sherri Turpin

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12/11/2025

Dr. Petroff is training teachers in Italy on how to best support children with deaf blindness

12/04/2025

12/04/2025

From our friends at Hearing Optional
Next Sunday, December 7th will be Hearing Optional's annual holiday potluck and final event of 2025. Please note we have a new location this year. Join us for crafts, snacks, and stories. Please bring a cookie or other snack to share.
3-5PM First Baptist Church Parish Hall
19 West Main Street, Moorestown
RSVP to Celeste. Hope to see you there!

12/04/2025

Hey, where can I get all the NJCDB registration links?
The NJCDB Linktree has all the links, newsletters, and more!

https://linktr.ee/njcdb

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12/04/2025

Tiene sordera o una discapacidad auditiva y 🔍 busca servicios?
La DDHH está aquí para ayudar.
Pongase en contacto:
🤟 Intérprete de lenguaje de señas
🦻 Programas de ayuda auditiva
🫂 Apoyo emocional y más
💻 Vea una lista completa de recursos aquí:
https://bit.ly/3Us9u7b

12/04/2025

Are you deaf or hard of hearing and 🔍 looking for services?
DDHH is here to help.
Get linked:
🤟 Sign Language Interpreter
🦻 Hearing Aid Programs
🫂 Emotional Support and more.
💻 Check out our full list of resources here:
https://bit.ly/3Us9u7b