The population of learners identified as DeafBlind is diverse. While total blindness and total deafness is rare, learners in NC experience a wide range of visual and hearing loss combinations, requiring individualized instruction.

The NC DeafBlind Project (NCDBP) is a federally funded grant through the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) and is administered through the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) in the Office of Exceptional Children.

The mission of NCDPI and the NC DeafBlind Project is to assist educators, related service providers, and families to gain knowledge to enable children who are DeafBlind to access the general curriculum and to gain skills and experiences that prepare them to successfully transition to adult life.

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, in collaboration with East Carolina University and the Exceptional Children's Assistance Center, directs grant activities such as the annual child count (census), educator support activities (such as financial support to attend professional development activities), educational training for families, and collaboration with other state DeafBlind projects.

Project Co-Directors

Dr. Alan Chase - NC Department of Public Instruction - Email Alan

Virginia Madorin - NC Department of Public Instruction - Email Virginia

Dr. Sandra Warren - ECU Teacher Support Program for Learners with DeafBlindness - Email Sandra

Brittany Cutshaw - Exceptional Children's Assistance Center - Email Brittany

Resources and Technical Assistance For DeafBlindness

DeafBlind Census ECATS Tip Sheet: 2.20.24

For more information about the NC DeafBlind Census, please contact Dr. Alan Chase.

Manuals, Tip Sheets, and Documentation Resource Page

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