Texas Deafblind Project

📖 Literacy is for everyone! How can we make reading accessible and fun for learners who are deafblind or have complex access needs?

In this article from TX SenseAbilities, Dr. Christopher Brum breaks down how to expand our definition of reading, individualize materials, and even deconstruct everyday books to build meaningful communication.

Check out the full article for practical tips and video examples you can use at home or in the classroom! 👇
https://www.tsbvi.edu/tx-senseabilities/issues/tx-senseabilities-spring-2026/interactive-reading-materials

📢 Action Alert: Strengthen Support for Texas Deafblind Students!

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is proposing updates to special education rules (19 TAC Chapter 89), and we need your voice.

We believe students who are deafblind deserve a multidisciplinary team approach. We are advocating for the presence of both a certified TVI and a certified TDHH at ARD meetings to ensure students receive the specialized expertise they need, rather than allowing a single teacher with a deafblind certification to fulfill all roles.

How you can help:
Submit comments to the TEA by Monday, May 11. We’ve developed draft comments to help you get started.

Your input ensures that educators, service providers, and families are heard!

🔗 Get the details and draft comments here:

Action Alert: Proposed TEA Rule Updates for Special Education Email from Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Submit comments by Monday, May 11, on a proposed rule change affecting students who are deafblind.     Dear Texas Deafblind Project Communit

In the latest edition of "A Touch of News" newsletter, we highlight data from this year's Texas Deafblind Child Count, share upcoming trainings and webinars, and spotlight community resources.

Read the newsletter here: https://conta.cc/4u95r1b

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Applications are now open for the Deafblind Graduate Certificate Grant Initiative! This TEA-funded grant covers tuition and fees for online courses through Texas Tech University for qualified candidates pursuing a deafblind graduate certificate.

If you’re looking to specialize your skills, be sure to apply by May 16 for the summer 2026 semester or June 12 for the fall 2026 semester.

Check out the details and apply here:

Deafblind Graduate Certificate Grant Initiative | Texas SPED Support This Initiative provides funding to candidates through a grant from TEA to cover tuition for courses needed for the deafblind Graduate Certificate.