Texas Deafblind Project

For children and young adults who are deafblind, touch is often the most reliable way to learn, explore, and connect with the world. ✋🏼

The Hand-Under-Hand technique is an essential strategy of gently guiding hands from underneath, allowing individuals to explore and participate safely at their own pace.

Check out and share this updated fact sheet to learn practical strategies for positive touch and supportive interaction, available in both English and Spanish!

📄 Download the Fact Sheet:https://txdeafblindproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/TDBP_Hand-Under-Hand-Fact-Sheet.pdf

Kick off the new school year by adding a "Coffee Hour" to your weekly schedule! This free, award-winning webinar series supports educators, service providers, and families of students who are blind, deafblind, or have low vision. Join us on Mondays from 3:00–4:00 PM CT for strategies you can use right away!

This month's presentations include:

📈 Aug. 17 | Texas VI Registration and Deafblind Child Count Annual Data Highlights
🗣️ Aug. 24 | From Independence to Empowerment — How the Words We Use Shape the Soul
📱 Aug. 31 | Touch, Listen, Learn: An Introduction to iOS VoiceOver

Register now: https://www.tsbvi.edu/events?a=&t=112&f=&y=

The latest issue of our monthly newsletter is live! Check out upcoming events and resources as we prepare for the new school year: https://conta.cc/44ANYnF

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A Touch of News – August 2026 Email from Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Read & share updated fact sheets, find upcoming events, and browse featured resources and more inside.   View this email in your browser TEX

Family Members! Learn more about the opportunity to connect with others sharing similar experiences through F2FC meetups below: https://sites.google.com/view/f2fc-deafblind/

Family-to-Family Communities (F2FC) Registration Now Open! F2FC registration is now open. The groups will meet from September ...

In this article from TX SenseAbilities, Dr. Christopher Brum shares how setting up an intentional, predictable, and distraction-free environment can unlock spontaneous communication and deep engagement for learners with complex access needs.

Read more in this final installment from our three-part series focused on interactive reading for learners who are deafblind or have complex access needs:
https://www.tsbvi.edu/tx-senseabilities/issues/tx-senseabilities-spring-2026/environmental-considerations

As Deafblind Awareness Week 2026 comes to a close, we want to remind you that our team supports students who are deafblind, their families, and educators year-round.

We are ready to provide resources, consultations, training, and support to all those who support students who are deafblind and celebrate you every day!

Get in touch with our team about your needs: https://link.tsbvi.edu/contactform

Family members are the most important people in the life of a student who is deafblind and are essential advocates on their educational team.

Check out these agencies, organizations, and services that support families of students who are deafblind: txdeafblindproject.org/resources/agencies-organizations-services

Children who are deafblind have unique strengths and perspectives. With individualized instruction and supports that take advantage of their abilities and interests, they can learn and reach their full potential.

Watch this video about being deafblind: https://dcmp.org/media/24635

Did you know there are 932 students in Texas who are deafblind?

Learn more about being deafblind with this overview from our partners at the National Center On Deafblindness: www.nationaldb.org/info-center/deaf-blindness-overview

Today marks the start of Deafblind Awareness Week, celebrated every year during the week of Helen Keller's birthday. Now through July 1, join us in promoting deafblind awareness and celebrating children who are deafblind and their families.

Learn more about the Texas Deafblind Project and resources for students who are deafblind, their families, and educators at our website: txdeafblindproject.org

National Center On Deafblindness