Outreach Center for Deafness and Blindness

08/13/2025

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08/13/2025

Looking for opportunities to connect with other professionals and agencies who serve D/HH learners in Ohio? Join us for the Deaf Education Network (DEN) meeting on Friday, September 26 from 9:00 - 11:00 AM. This meeting provides updates from around Ohio and resources to support students! New this year: the option to join us in-person at OCALI or online via Zoom. https://deafandblindoutreach.org/meetings-events

08/13/2025

Looking to connect with other professionals and agencies serving Deaf/HH learners in Ohio? Join us for Deaf Education Network - Fall Meeting! Register today and let us know if you plan to attend in person or via Zoom. https://mailchi.mp/f92bfd7e5a75/deaf-education-network-virtual-spring-meeting-april-4861452

08/12/2025

Our community is growing! Come to the DEN Meeting on Friday, September 26th and find out about the new Outreach Center Community of Practice. Join us virtually or In-person at OCALI to get updates and resources you can share. Don’t miss out!

Register today: https://deafandblindoutreach.org/meetings-events

08/11/2025

Are you a Teacher of the Deaf (TOD) who is passionate about literacy? The Outreach Center at OCALI is hiring an Outreach Specialist with experience coaching teachers on evidence-based strategies for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Apply today! https://ocali.org/.../Outreach-Specialist-Deaf-Hard-of...

08/07/2025

08/06/2025

Big news! A new module is available on the Learning Hub! Find examples of how data gathered from the Functional Vision Learning Media Assessment can be used with evaluation teams to understand and address educational implications in the classroom for students with a visual impairment. This module builds on information from the Functional Vision Learning Media Assessment: Techniques and Strategies module using case studies and downloadable templates.
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08/05/2025

Are you looking for ways to make phonemic awareness instruction accessible to your learners? Join us as we explore the Visual Phonics system and learn how to apply it across instructional settings. Participants must attend both sessions on September 15 and 16. Register today! https://ocali-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/9TjuVy2LQeGDtYX26Vk3HA #/registration

08/01/2025

Looking for Pre-ETS resources?

Are you ready to expand your knowledge of the newly developed curriculum materials for Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)? Service providers, educators, and professionals are invited to attend the Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) 2-hour webinar in August. Learn how to access and navigate the materials on the Ohio Employment First site and explore features of the curriculum. Choose from four webinar options (August 6, 7, 12, and 15) to attend. This training is pre-approved for 2 hours of Continuing Professional Development Units (CPDUs) for County Board Members and Service and Support Administration. Reserve your spot today:

https://ocali-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pde0HJHJS6uO8kOG3mVC1w

08/01/2025

We’re excited to announce a new comprehensive set of PBIS modules, the Tier 1 Schoolwide Module Series, designed in partnership with ODEW and the Ohio PBIS Network! Access FREE PBIS trainings to meet the needs of various staff members, from basic training for families and classified staff to more advanced material for teachers, administrators, and related services personnel. For teams working in early childhood settings, the PBIS and Young Learners Series are also available. For more information, visit www.ohiopbis.org.

07/29/2025

Looking for service providers in your area? The Statewide Directory of Providers Serving Learners Who are D/HH or B/VI lists contact information for Ohio service providers and regional evaluation teams.

https://deafandblindoutreach.org/statewide-directory-of-providers

07/26/2025

Are you a Teacher of the Deaf (TOD) who is passionate about literacy? The Outreach Center at OCALI is hiring an Outreach Specialist with experience coaching teachers on evidence-based strategies for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Apply today! https://ocali.org/ocali_employment_opportunities/Outreach-Specialist-Deaf-Hard-of-Hearing?fbclid=IwY2xjawLh3gVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFsdThTRDRSejd3TWwzSnVKAR6YvFkzWgARNrVyINoYhj8JBIUzsEVZPdq4LiuUj-g2fw9p5t57gmNitR-scw_aem_1oGNsyBmFdAJPMkBT9cCjQ