National Family Association for DeafBlind upcoming events

Transition for Teens with Complex Needs Listening Session (12-Aug-2026)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Helen Keller National Center (HKNC) is pleased to announce the launch of NEXUS, a national initiative that brings together people, expertise, and resources to improve outcomes for DeafBlind youth with complex support needs.

HKNC has asked NFADB to bring parents of these youth to the table for this listening session.

This initiative responds to a critical need: across vocational rehabilitation systems, schools, community programs, and adult service networks, the demand for specialized DeafBlind expertise continues to outpace the number of trained professionals available.

Families also need clear guidance, practical resources, and support as their children move from the education system into the adult service world.

Helen Keller National Center and the National Center on Deafblindness are partnering to strengthen capacity across educational and adult service systems through coordinated training, resources, and technical assistance for agencies supporting DeafBlind youth with complex learning and support needs and their families.

Building on HKNC’s DeafBlind Immersion Experience, which provides consultative training to one DeafBlind individual and their support team at a time, NEXUS will expand this impact by working with cross-agency teams to build local capacity, train staff, support families, sustain quality services, and establish communities of practice for professionals and families.

For more information about NEXUS, please contact your HKNC regional representative

or Deborah Harlin:

Deborah Harlin, Director NEXUS program

dharlin@helenkeller.org

phone/text: 516-760-0158

FATE Forward (01-Sep-2026)

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

FATE Forward

A DeafBlind Advocacy Workshop Mini-Series

In the spirit of DeafBlind Awareness Week, of "breaking barriers and building bridges," we want to do exactly that for our fellow families! We want advocacy to feel accessible, supported, and real. This September, we are sharing a series of simple, practical workshops developed BY families FOR families, focused on equipping you in current advocacy initiatives happening right now in real time.

Our goals are simple:

Honor your lived experience
Connect that experience directly to policy change
Help you feel empowered—not intimidated

Built around busy families:

2 foundational training meetings
1 hands on writing workshop
Optional drop in practice meetings
Ongoing support along the way from experienced families who advocate!

2026 NFADB Annual General Membership Meeting (01-Sep-2026)

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

NFADB Annual General Membership Meeting

Tuesday, September 1st @ 7:00pm eastern, 6:00pm central, 4:00pm pacific

Announcement of the 2026-27 NFADB Board of Directors
Up and Coming NFADB Events and Opportunities for members
Exciting Updates from Advisory Committees
Results of our Membership Survey
Share our Plan of Moving Forward Together!