What we do

The mission of NFADB is to empower the voices of families of individuals who are DeafBlind and to advocate for their unique needs.

Every person who is DeafBlind has unique abilities, goals and needs. This is true for families also.  To address the uniqueness of dual sensory loss, we work side by side with families, friends and professionals to provide the following support:

ADVOCACY

Advocate for all families with individuals who are DeafBlind regardless of the individual’s age, cause of deafblindness, or cognitive ability. 

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FOSTER FAMILY-TO-FAMILY COMMUNITIES

In most cities or towns 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!

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PROMOTE PARTNERSHIPS

NFADB has developed collaborative relationships with many state and national organizations focused on deafness, blindness, and deafblindness. Through these relationships, we partner to collaborate on projects, provide referrals and share valuable resources with families. 

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PROVIDE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

NFADB aims to provide current, useful information and resources in manageable amounts. Most of our resources are available via email blasts to members, online through this website, or our social media pages. You can access them at  your convenience.  We share timely announcements of upcoming events, i.e., webinars, trainings, conference calls, and national conferences.  

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BUILD FAMILY LEADERS

Families of children with disabilities prove time and time again they have the power to make a difference. Historically, the efforts of family members were the primary reason children with disabilities moved out of institutions and into schools and their communities. It is the power and persistence of families that allows individuals with disabilities to become full members of society. 

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