foster family to family relationships

In most any city or town around the world, there are only a handful of people who are DeafBlind. This can lead to a feeling of isolation for the individual and everyone in the family. NFADB offers several ways for you to keep connected and stay informed.

Family-to-Family Communities (F2FC)

Because deafblindness is a low incidence disability, families of children who are DeafBlind often have difficulty meeting other families who share similar triumphs and challenges.  The National Family Association for DeafBlind (NFADB), the National Center on DeafBlindness (NCDB), and State DeafBlind Projects are working together to offer a unique way for families to connect with one another.  Parents of children with deafblindness know and understand the needs of families of children with deafblindness more than anyone; therefore, Family Engagement Coordinators and Family Leaders will facilitate this collaborative project. 

For information about the latest F2FC activity: Click Here or Espanol

DeafBlind National Community of Practice (DB NCOP)

NFADB is a member of the Helen Keller National Center DB NCOP, a collaborative working group of agencies committed to maximizing resources and enhancing services with and for individuals who are DeafBlind. The DB NCOP looks to strengthen relationships among these agencies and increase opportunities for services and supports available on the local and state level to the DeafBlind community across the country.

Membership Discussion Forum

If you like to discuss options or learn from other families, check out our member-only discussion forum.  If you're not a member yet, what are you waiting for?

Facebook Community

The NFADB Facebook community continues to grow. Like any community, our Facebook friends come together to share their successes, challenges, ideas and fun photos of their family. If you’re a Facebook user, check out our page!