Deaf-Blind Family Guide

Little boy in ball pit

https://www.oregondb.org/Family/index.html

The Oregon Deaf-Blind Project has created a family guide for parents of children diagnosed with deaf-blindness. Their goal is to help you make sense of this journey by offering hope, helping you understand your child’s needs, assisting you with next steps and offering resources along the way.

Find info on support, communication, development and more resources.


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