Transcript NFADB

January 2011
NFADB’s Mission
NFADB exists to empower the voices
of families of individuals who are
deaf-blind and to advocate for their
unique needs.
 It
is family that is there when
their eyes first open for the
day and then close for rest at
night. Family is the first circle
of support, the first circle of
influence, and the direct
source for data that defines
needs and prioritizes issues.
Who does NFADB serve?
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The National Family Association for Deaf-Blind
(NFADB) is the only national organization created
by families with deaf-blind members to support
families with deaf-blind members.
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NFADB is the only organization that serves all
children and families affected by deaf-blindness
across the nation.
Who does NFADB serve?

State DB projects
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Professionals working with individuals who are
deaf-blind

State Parent Family Organization
What types of services does
NFADB provide?
Parent to parent networking (1:1 family matching and
groups)
 Family listserv
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Training for families –
 Presentations at parent weekend – Ohio
 Presentations at State Project PLT – NY
Information sharing – toll free number, website,
newsletter
 Develop and disseminate materials for families –
newsletter, transition paper, Rowland booklet, national
surveys
 Referrals to other organizations and agencies
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Services continued…
National advocacy efforts
 National Coalition on DB
National networking & collaboration
 Affiliate Network – CA NY PA PR WI
 interpreter Task Force
 AADB Liaison
 NAPVI Conference 2009
 OSEP Family Leadership Forum 2009
 OSEP Fall Leadership Meeting 2010
 CHARGE International Conference 2009, 2011
There’s something new about
NFADB:
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Awarded TERP Grant Summer, 2010
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Helped the organization to examine its
goals and future direction
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Facebook, Website calendar, Newsletter,
Family Connect
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Exciting Symposium planned for 2011-2012
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New Board Composition – profile,
numbers, geography
Contact Information
National Family Association for Deaf-Blind
141 Middle Neck Road
Sands Point NY 11050
1-800-255-0411
www.nfadb.org
[email protected]