National Family Association for DeafBlind

04/03/2026

Invite your federal Representative to be a part of history!

Make sure they do not miss the first bi-partisan Congressional DeafBlind Caucus meeting! Invite your Representative or their staff to attend and learn more about this incredible community! If this video is any indication of what will be shared at the meeting, it's going to be something very special.

🗓 When: April 15 at 10:00 a.m. EST

📍Where: Cannon Building, Room 340

Tag, share this video, call or email your Federal Representative's office. Link in our bio for more details.

A huge thank you to the talented DeafBlind adults and Interveners at Touch Base: Center for the Deafblind in Texas for handcrafting these "thank you" gifts to the Founding Members of the DeafBlind Caucus. 🤟🏼💛

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Video shows DeafBlind adults at Touch Base Center in Texas working with their community Interveners to handcraft wooden signs.

Yellow words overlay the images and say:

"Each one spelling 'I love you' in sign language.

Not just as a gift... but as a message.

A message about communication, connection, and access.

Each sign will hang in the office of a founding DeafBlind Caucus member in Congress...

A daily reminder of the community they now represent.

This is more than a meeting. This is the Deafblind community being seen and heard."

03/27/2026

If you haven’t heard the exciting news, the National Family Association for DeafBlind will be hosting the inaugural bipartisan DeafBlind Caucus meeting in Washington! 👏

We need your help to spread awareness and encourage Members of Congress and their staff to attend. This is an important opportunity to learn about deafblindness and the initiatives working to expand access and support for the community.

*Tag, invite, and share!

📍Where: Cannon Building, Room 340
🗓 When: April 15 at 10:00 am EST

Let’s make sure this moment reaches the people who need to hear it!

Go to NFADB.org for more info and to download a PDF with a formal Caucus enrollment letter.

And make sure you stick around for the main character energy at the end of this video... 😁🤟🏼

03/23/2026

Have you joined in the MISSION yet?

NFADB will deploy seven seasoned advocates to descen on Washington April 15 - 16. Their mission: represent DeafBlind families nationwide to reignite legislative momentum, educate Congress at the inaugural DeadBlind Caucus meeting, elevate the needs of the DeafBlind community, and advance the DeafBlind Data Act. It can't be done without your help!

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A graphic titled “Join the DeafBlind Mission on the Hill!” from the National Family Association for DeafBlind (NFADB). A statement reads: “The mission succeeds only with you. Your voice is critical.”

Three steps are listed:

Step 1: Be part of the first DeafBlind Caucus Meeting. Donate $10 via Venmo to or donate online at nfadb.org/donate. Founding members will receive treats from a DeafBlind-owned fudge bakery. Participants can also email a photo of themselves or their DeafBlind loved one to MissionPhoto2026@gmail.com to be shared with caucus members.

Step 2: Enroll your federal representative in the DeafBlind Caucus. Contact your representative and urge them to join. Calling is recommended, but email is also helpful. Share your story and provide the caucus enrollment letter available at nfadb.org. If you are unsure who your representative is, visit House.gov to find them.

Step 3: Join the effort and stay engaged. If you miss the town hall, watch the recording on the NFADB homepage. Follow NFADB on Facebook and Instagram for updates during Mission on the Hill and share posts. Join NFADB to stay informed about advancing the DeafBlind Data Act and other legislation.

03/19/2026

On behalf of kids like Sloan, help NFADB prep for Mission on The Hill!

NFADB is sending seven advocates to Washington DC April 15-16. These advocates will represent DeafBlind families nationwide: aiming to motivate lawmakers and gain momentum around DeafBlind legislation.

Here’s a couple of specific things you can do right now to support NFADB’s mission on the hill:

👉 Venmo $10 to MissionOnTheHill and be a part of the first DeafBlind caucus meeting!

👉 Email or call your federal representative and urge them to join the DeafBlind caucus.

We need your support! Your voice is critical. 💛

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Alt text: video from Kari Harbath - mom to Sloan - sharing her experience as a mom to a DeafBlind child, Sloan’s progress and growth, and how Sloan is reliant on federal systems to thrive and grow. Kari highlights the importance of advocacy and asks people to support NFADB’s Mission on the Hill at the beginning of April: where several people associated with NFADB will be going to Capitol Hill to advocate for the DeafBlind population.

03/19/2026

Has your organization signed on as a supporting partner of the DeafBlind Caucus? Supporting organizations will be featured in the enrollment invitation, helping elevate awareness and underscore to Congress the importance of establishing this caucus. With the inaugural DeafBlind Caucus meeting on April 14th fast approaching, please email Lissa@nfadb.org to ensure your organization is a part of this momentous effort!

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First photo: A bold announcement graphic with a yellow center panel on a black background. At the top, red text reads “IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT,” with a megaphone illustration in the upper right corner. Centered black text asks: “Has your organization stepped forward as a supporting partner of the DeafBlind Caucus?” At the bottom, smaller text reads: “SEE CAPTION FOR DETAILS."

Second photo: a letter inviting Representatives to join the DeafBlind Caucus.

03/06/2026

Attention families: you can be part of the first DeafBlind Caucus meeting! 🤟

This April, the inaugural DeafBlind Caucus meeting on Capitol Hill will bring together lawmakers from across the country who are committed to supporting the DeafBlind community. A team from NFADB will be there to share DeafBlind 101 and highlight the access and education needs of DeafBlind individuals nationwide.
Families and supporters can help sponsor refreshments for the meeting for just $10, and show lawmakers how grateful our community is for their leadership and engagement!

👉 Venmo us at MissionOnTheHill. (NFADB logo is the profile pic)

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👉 Donate online: nfadb.org/donate (Select “Mission On the Hill” designation)

After donating, share this post and email a photo of you and/or the amazing DeafBlind person in your life to MissionPhoto2026@gmail.com. Your photo will be included in a collage of gratitude shown to lawmakers at the meeting, and you’ll also be added to the Caucus News distribution list to stay informed.

This is quite a momentous occassion! Together, we can continue to keep DeafBlind voices visible and ensure policymakers uplift our community.

03/06/2026

Attention families: you can be part of the first DeafBlind Caucus meeting! 🤟

This April, the inaugural DeafBlind Caucus meeting on Capitol Hill will bring together lawmakers from across the country who are committed to supporting the DeafBlind community. A team from NFADB will be there to share DeafBlind 101 and highlight the access and education needs of DeafBlind individuals nationwide.
Families and supporters can help sponsor refreshments for the meeting for just $10, and show lawmakers how grateful our community is for their leadership and engagement!

👉 Venmo us at MissionOnTheHill. (NFADB logo is the profile pic)

OR

👉 Donate online: nfadb.org/donate
(Select “Mission On the Hill” designation)

After donating, share this post and email a photo of you and/or the amazing DeafBlind person in your life to MissionPhoto2026@gmail.com. Your photo will be included in a collage of gratitude shown to lawmakers at the meeting, and you’ll also be added to the Caucus News distribution list to stay informed.

This is quite a momentous occassion! Together, we can continue to keep DeafBlind voices visible and ensure policymakers uplift our community.

03/03/2026

A friendly reminder for the Virtual Townhall presented by NFADB! You must be registered to attend and receive the Zoom link. ASL Interpreters will be available!

Click the link to register: nfadb.org/event-6581565
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Alt text: A reminder for a virtual townhall organized by NFADB. The image features four figures in a discussion setting on a bright yellow background.

02/26/2026

Don't miss the virtual Town Hall scheduled one week from today! Thursday, March 5 at 7 p.m. EST.

Topics: the state of education & services, and learn what is on the horizon for DeafBlind initiatives locally & nationally.

Register at this link: https://nfadb.org/event-6581565

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Alt text: The graphic is composed with a centered logo of the National Family Association for DeafBlind at the top left, with a dark background. Below the logo, there is text outlining the details of the Virtual Town Hall on March 5 at 7 p.m. EST. The lower half of the image contains a photograph of the U.S. Capitol building, with an American flag prominently displayed in the foreground. Grey and yellow stripes to the right of the photograph.

02/20/2026

📢 Save the date for an Important Gathering via Zoom!

The National Family Association for DeafBlind (NFADB) invites you to a Virtual Townhall on Thursday March 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM EST.

Mark your calendars and be part of the conversation that matters! Learn what is on the horizon and how you can get involved.

Link for registration coming soon!

⏰ Here’s when it takes place in different U.S. time zones:

Central (CST) – 6:00 PM

Mountain (MST) – 5:00 PM

Pacific (PST) – 4:00 PM



Alt text: An invitation to a virtual townhall organized by NFADB. The image features four figures in a discussion setting, with a save the date announcement. The text reads: "You are invited to a Virtual Townhall Meeting. March 5 at 7:00 pm Eastern. Zoom link information to follow. Topic: The State of Education & Services, and learn what is on the horizon for DeafBlind initiatives."

02/10/2026

Good News Alert! 📢

The bi-partisan Congressional DeafBlind Caucus has officially launched - 35 years after the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law. This marks a powerful step forward for the DeafBlind community!

The DeafBlind Caucus represents visibility, collaboration, and a long overdue seat at the table! An incredibly big THANK YOU to the founding members listed below for your leadership, action, and commitment to the community! 🤟🏼

Rep. April McClain Delaney(MD)
Rep. Morgan McGarvey (KY)
Rep. Andre Carson (IN)
Rep. Ben Cline (VA)
Rep. Rosa De Lauro (CT)
Rep. Debbie Dingell (MI)
Rep. Lloyd Doggett (TX)
Rep. Jen Kiggans (VA)
Rep. Kevin Mullin (CA)
Rep. Eleanor Holmes (DC)
Rep. Josh Riley (NY)
Rep. Tom Suozzi (NY)
Rep. Mark Takano (CA)

Stay tuned for more information coming soon! Be sure to follow and register as a member via our website to receive important email updates! www.nfadb.org

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Alt text: video announcing the launch of the Congressional DeafBlind Caucus, featuring statements and information highlighting the caucus launch and its importance, with imagery representing advocacy and community.

10/16/2025

NFADB shares:

Teach your fingers to read through this series of interactive workshops. From labeling items in your home to identifying buttons on an elevator, you'll learn everyday uses for braille.