Outreach Services - Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind

Outreach Services - Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind We serve the needs of all Virginia children who are deaf/hard of hearing, blind/visually impaired, or deaf blind, whether or not they are enrolled at VSDB.

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Join VSDB Public School Partnerships for a fascinating webinar on Remote O&M Instruction with Chris Tabb, COMS! April 27...
04/06/2026

Join VSDB Public School Partnerships for a fascinating webinar on Remote O&M Instruction with Chris Tabb, COMS!

April 27, 5-6pm, ZOOM

What does remote instruction look like for orientation and mobility? What can be done safely? Are there ways to determine what acceptable risks are? What can be done to improve the quality of remote and distance education for learners? There There are lots of questions surrounding the provision of remote services, and for orientation and mobility, they seem to multiply quickly. This presentation will look at ways of providing safe and effective remote instruction, considerations of risk in determining what can be done with reasonable safety, and ways of increasing effectiveness and follow through with your instruction. We will also look at position papers on the subjects of remote instruction and role release from AER. So, bring your questions, bring your experience, and let’s dive into remote instruction and what it can look like for you and the learners you serve.

Learning Objectives:
1. Learners will explore risk assessment in the area of provision of services using remote instruction
2. Learners will review position papers that represent best practice in the field of orientation and mobility
3. Learners will consider strategies for increasing effectiveness and collaboration when using remote instruction strategies

Register here: https://forms.gle/UzhsB4ZqTvk6fKRJA

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You are invited to attend the Virginia TODHH Statewide Virtual Meeting on March 11, 2026, from 4:00–5:30 PM.This virtual...
02/06/2026

You are invited to attend the Virginia TODHH Statewide Virtual Meeting on March 11, 2026, from 4:00–5:30 PM.

This virtual meeting will include statewide agency updates and partner presentations.

Registration is required; Zoom link will be shared after registration.

Please see the attached flyer for full details and the registration link.

Register here: https://airtable.com/appbhRFvLhN2Yeq3e/shr0NFQNyf5U39INi

Please note: This meeting will not be recorded.

We hope you can join us.

Registration closes tonight!
02/05/2026

Registration closes tonight!

Registration for the Unconference closes on Sunday- grab your spot today!

The Unconference is an unconventional one day professional development event designed to generate discussions, ideas and share strategies for participants to take back to their students and teams. Professionals and parents supporting students with vision loss, hearing loss, and combined vision and hearing loss will come together with questions to spark ideas, expand rigor, and create connections. This year's Unconference will focus on collaboration across the team- come with ideas to build the 2026 agenda!

➡️ Register today: https://cvent.me/xgP7PZ

02/03/2026

VSDB Public School Partnerships is excited to bring a FREE virtual training opportunity to TVIs serving public school students with blindness or visual impairments in Virginia ages 2-22.

Screen Reader Instruction for Learning Platforms
A 6-Session Professional Development Cohort

Instructor: Cody LaPlante from https://eyetvision.org

Introduction

This six-part professional development program is built for TVIs and assistive technology professionals who want to feel confident teaching students to independently access learning platforms like Google Classroom, Canvas, and Schoology. Participants will engage in live instruction, breakout practice, and guided project development—all using a proven curriculum and teaching framework designed for real classrooms.
By the end of the program, participants will be able to navigate a web app or website of their choosing with the screen reader of their choice.

Each session is one hour, virtual, and recorded, with follow-up activities and instructor support between sessions. Participants will need to spend 1-2 hours weekly between sessions in order to take full advantage of the program.

Curriculum license not needed if you already have an active license for The Screen Reader Curriculum / Wayfinder.

Dates:
Feb 12, 19, 26 AND March 5, 12, 19
5pm-6pm

Limited to 15 participants.
Please only register if you can commit to attending all sessions.

REGISTER HERE:
https://forms.gle/ujcp5byL8Y25g1ow8

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06/03/2025

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OUTREACH SERVICES AT THE VIRGINIA SCHOOL
FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND
FINGERSPELLING: OUR WAY TO READING FOR
VIRGINIA PUBLIC SCHOOL PROFESSIONALS WORKING WITH DHH STUDENTS
Summer Sessions:
June 12-13
August 21-22
Day 1 1p-5p
Day 2 9a-1p
*Attendance both days is required*
Registration is limited to 15 participants per session. If you are unable to attend these, further trainings will be available in September. This training is only for professionals who will be utilizing the program (not for administrators). Interpreters and Instructional Assistants are included in this event. Upon completion of the training, your school division will be eligible to purchase the curriculum. By registering for the training you are committing to attending BOTH DAYS of training for the full time of the course. Waitlist registrants will be notified of cancellations. Fingerspelling Our Way to Reading is a SUPPLEMENTAL program to support the VLA approved tool in your division.

Register here: https://bit.ly/FOWRsummer2025

03/14/2025

Happy first day of Spring!

Here are a few ASL signs in a spring theme: Flower, Grow/Plant, Bugs, Frogs, Butterfly, and Rain.

Note: grow (verb) - sign once / Plant (noun) sign twice.

To learn more ASL, check out our website with all Deaf teachers and social media that teach ASL. 58creativity.com/learnasl

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VSDB Outreach has had the opportunity to reschedule two webinars and is ready to get started on April Book Club!2024-202...
03/14/2025

VSDB Outreach has had the opportunity to reschedule two webinars and is ready to get started on April Book Club!

2024-2025 Professional Development
Professionals Working With Students With Blindness/Visual Impairments

Please see the updated dates for our final 3 professional development opportunities for the year!

Please contact outreach@vsdb. k12.va.us with questions!

Register here: https://forms.gle/JnqKBfGriaDj4KxKA

Language and Vocabulary Delays 3/24, 4-6pm

Book Club: All the Light We Cannot See April 7, 14, 23, 30 6-8 PM

UEB for Upper Level Math and Science with Francis Andrade April 28 4-5:30PM

These webinars are FREE through a grant from VDOE. Please share with your networks.

Join us for a BEEPING egg hunt for the blind/visually impaired students in Virginia. All children from any school in Vir...
03/12/2025

Join us for a BEEPING egg hunt for the blind/visually impaired students in Virginia. All children from any school in Virginia are welcome to join us. You do NOT need to be a VSDB student. See you there!

🐰🔊 Hop into Spring with Our Beeping Egg Hunt! 🔊🐰

Get ready for an egg-stra special event! 🌸🥚 VSDB’s Beeping Egg Hunt is back for all students with blindness or visual impairments—no matter their level of vision. Join us for a morning of fun, beeping eggs, and sweet surprises!

📅 Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Location: VSDB, 97 New Hope Rd., Staunton, VA

🎟 Register by April 11: https://bit.ly/2025beeping_egg

This event is fully accessible for students with blindness or visual impairments and wheelchair accessible. Don’t miss out—let’s make this spring unforgettable! 🌷



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Due to family emergency, the session with Frances will need to be postponed until further notice.Questions? outreach@vsd...
01/23/2025

Due to family emergency, the session with Frances will need to be postponed until further notice.

Questions?
[email protected]

A document announcing professional development webinars for professionals working with students with blindness/visual im...
10/22/2024

A document announcing professional development webinars for professionals working with students with blindness/visual impairments.

The header displays "2024-2025 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT" and "Professionals Working With Students With Blindness/Visual Impairments".

Below the header, a paragraph describes the program: Outreach Services will provide eight webinars for Virginia employees working with students (ages 2-21) who have an IEP for blindness/visual impairment. Registration is required, and all trainings are free and run from 4-6 pm Eastern time. Contact information is provided.

A section titled "Register here" includes a link to a registration form. Register here: https://forms.gle/JnqKBfGriaDj4KxKA

A table lists the webinar dates and topics. Dates are listed with the month and day, and each date corresponds with a topic. Topics include Braille Literacy (with different focuses), Learning Media Assessment Best Practices, Universal Design for Learning, UEB for Upper Level Math and Science, Chromebook Accessibility, Language and Vocabulary Delays, and a Book Club.

The footer includes the name of the organization (VSDB Outreach) and a statement about funding from the Virginia Department of Education.

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Staunton, VA

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