06/26/2025
DeafBlind Awareness Week: Sharing Our Expertise Through Free Training
In recognition of DeafBlind Awareness Week 2025, we're opening our doors wider than ever! Right now, through June 30th, access TWO comprehensive training courses absolutely FREE:
"Ensuring Access to Communication: A Guide for Direct Providers Working with DeafBlind Individuals" - Learn practical strategies for communicating through various modalities, designed specifically for direct providers and support staff. Available in ASL with voice interpretation, plus captions and transcripts in English and Spanish. (1.0 ACVREP CE Hours)
"Technology Solutions for Older Adults with Combined Hearing and Vision Loss" - A 3-part course covering adaptive technologies that enhance communication and independent living for those with combined hearing and vision loss. (3.0 ACVREP CE Hours, 3.0 CATIS Points)
We're sharing our expertise because true awareness comes from understanding—and understanding starts with the right training. These courses share the knowledge we've developed through decades of serving the DeafBlind community. When professionals have better tools, the entire DeafBlind community benefits.
Beyond these and our other courses, our Learning Center is packed with many FREE resources that have helped thousands of professionals, families, and community members better understand and support DeafBlind individuals, covering topics such as:
-DeafBlind Culture insights
-Communication guidelines
-Technology guides
-Haptics training videos
-And so much more!
Get started: www.helenkeller.org/DBAW25 Use codes: DBAWCommunication & DBAWTech
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