Interveners and Deafblindness

03/19/2026

Look what’s happening in Kentucky, thanks to Brandi and son Alex.

For Alex Hitzelberger, his low vision hides obstacles until they’re close, and his auditory challenges make sounds blend together.

03/17/2026

Read the most recent Intervener Connections Newsletter in the following link. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lB9sdI0Aznmgh2Yzbel_i-lNatGLmGRI/view?usp=share_link

02/20/2026

New announcement below with correct QR code. To register, go to: https://forms.gle/RRhD3czRzvx9H3JQ7 use the QR code below.

Join the National Intervener & Advocate Association to chat. Please share.

02/06/2026

Empowering Interveners Training from Wisconsin. Please share.

WDBTAP's next intervener training presentation featuring Dr. Susan Bruce will be held April 14th at 6:00 PM, CST. If you previously registered for our training series, please watch your email for updates.

Register Here for our Empowering Interveners Training Series: http://bit.ly/3KzIWB0

Read Dr. Bruce's Full Bio: https://bit.ly/4bEUSwJ

02/06/2026

Great news from Disability Scoop. Please read the article.

After months of uncertainty, federal lawmakers approved a spending package that rejects Trump administration efforts to alter IDEA and do away with some disability programs.

02/06/2026

Good news from Disability Scoop!

After months of uncertainty, federal lawmakers approved a spending package that rejects Trump administration efforts to alter IDEA and do away with some disability programs.

01/24/2026

Encouraging news............

A budget agreement working its way through Congress rebuffs Trump administration efforts to make major changes to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and eliminate some disability programs.

01/09/2026

To Register: https://nationaldb-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/D2dNLAsQTIead8VCN8AVvg #/registration

01/06/2026

Please join the Wisconsin Deafblind Technical Assistance Project for their Empowering Interveners event next Tuesday, January 13 at 6 pm Central. There is no cost to participate.

Join WDBTAP via Zoom on January 13th for a professional development presentation with Educational Consultant Nancy Steele. She will be explaining the implementation and benefits of calendar systems when working with a student who is deafblind.

Register Here:
http://bit.ly/3KzIWB0

12/20/2025

Parents across the country are concerned about the future of funding for state DeafBlind Projects. See how the federal funding cut to Wisconsin has impacted this family.

Casey and Leah Garner's 3-year-old daughter, who is deaf and visually impaired, learned to communicate thanks to a state-funded program. Now, following federal cuts targeting DEI initiatives, the program's funding has been cut — and her parents are speaking out.

12/17/2025

Join WDBTAP via Zoom on January 13th for a professional development presentation with Educational Consultant Nancy Steele. She will be explaining the implementation and benefits of calendar systems when working with a student who is deafblind.

Register Here:
http://bit.ly/3KzIWB0

12/15/2025

You may also click on the NYT auditory link to listen to the 7 minute article.

A program for deafblind children helped 3-year-old Annie Garner, born with poor vision and no ears, learn to communicate. The Trump administration cut the program’s funding over diversity goals.