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Newsletters
NEC distributes newsletters that are printed several times per year. Below we have provided links to the printable versions of them. Our InTouch newsletter provides information about NEC updates, deafblindness, current and future events that is useful for parents, teachers, and administrators who have children or students who are deafblind.
Currently available on this page:
2008 News (InTouch)
2007 News (InTouch)
2006 News (InTouch)
2005 News (InTouch)
2004 News (InTouch)
2003 News (InTouch)
2002 News (InTouch)
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2008 Newsletters
February 2008
Warm Winter Greetings
Be Sure Your School Team is Planning for a Smooth Transition to Adulthood
Teachers Domain: Making Online Teaching Resources Accessable
New Service for Students with Deafblindness
Accessing the Curriculium Frameworks Through English Language Arts: Literacy
Every Child is a Potential Reader
Literacy Around Every Corner
NEC Needs Assessment 2008
Carroll Center Announces Computer Training Classes
Racheal's Reading List
Family Day at Berlin Orchards
2007 Newsletters
2006 Newsletters
Volume 6 Issue 3, December 2006
News from the Center
Deafblind World
Recognition Award
CHARGE Information
CVI Advisor Training Model
Parents as Powerful Advocates
Project SEIM
An Update on Revent NEC Activities...
The IEP
Tranisiton Planning
2005 Newsletters
Winter Salutations!
Transitioning, Turning 22
Discussing Eligiblity
Share your Child's Growth
TRANSITION
Breaking the Cycle
Perkins Training Center
Value in an Activity
Project News
Summer Institute
CVI Advisory Training
Hearing Workshop
Family Day
CT-DB-FUN Beach Day
"In Touch" Spotlights
Recreation Ideas by State
Warm Summer Greeting
A Day in the Park
What My Child Enjoyed
Communication Made...
Summer Institute
CVI Advisory Training
Hearing Workshop
Family Day
“in touch” Spotlights
Family Weekend
2005 Newsletters
Best Wishes from NEC!
The Journey
Collaborative Assessment of Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired
Where are the Parents?
First Annual Beach Party a Success!
Connecticut Moms Enjoy A Spring Fling
Annual CT Family Fall Fling
NTAC Topical Workshop on Transitioning
Ear & Eye Facts
A Selected List of Childrens Books Featuring Characters with Visual Impairment
The Sibling Support Project is now offering Workshops on Sibling Issues and Training on the Sibshop Model
Welcome Summer!
Types and Degrees of Hearing Loss
Excercise in Trust
The Portfolio
IEP's What to Know
IEP's One Story
Audiology Conference
Friendships through Recreation
Quick Notes
Linking Families
| Date | Articles | Announcements |
| February 2008 | News from the Center Accessing Curriculium Frameworks Literacy Carroll Center Racheals Reading List Family Day at Berlin Orchards |
Upcoming Trainings Project News Save the Dates |
| Volume 6 Issue 3 December 2006 |
News from the Center Deafblind World Recognitiona Award CHARGE Information CVI Advisor Training Model Parents as Powerful Advocates Project SEIM |
Project SPARKLE FIPSE Meet NH Families |
| Volume 6 Issue 2 May 2006 | An Update on Revent NEC Activities... |
A Hearfelt Thank You Future Trainings at NEC |
| Winter 2005 | Winter Salutations! |
Save the Dates |
| Summer 2005 | Warm Summer Greeting A Day in the Park What My Child Enjoyed Communication Made... Summer Institute CVI Advisory Training Hearing Workshop Family Day “in touch” Spotlights Family Weekend |
Project News Save the Dates |
| Winter 2004 | Best Wishes from NEC! The Journey Collaborative Assessment of Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired Where are the Parents? First Annual Beach Party a Success! Connecticut Moms Enjoy A Spring Fling Annual CT Family Fall Fling NTAC Topical Workshop on Transitioning Ear & Eye Facts A Selected List of Childrens Books Featuring Characters with Visual Impairment The Sibling Support Project is now offering Workshops on Sibling Issues and Training on the Sibshop Model |
A Tribute to Joey The Sibling Support Project is pleased to announce SibNet and SibKids Congratulations!! Your Help is Needed in Updating our Database Trainings in Massachusetts for Families Welcome to... Parents' PLACE ATECH Services ASSETT Spring 2004 Professional Development Opportunities Save the Dates |
| Summer 2004 | Welcome Summer! Types and Degrees of Hearing Loss Excercise in Trust The Portfolio IEP's What to Know IEP's One Story Audiology Conference Friendships through Recreation Quick Notes Linking Families |
Make a Wish Foundation Assistive Device Center Parents Place Ideas from the Experts Save the Dates |
| Spring 2003 | Greetings from NEC! A Parent's Life Ten Commandments for Parents of Special Needs Children A New Plan for A New Partnership in Adult Living and Working A Sibling Speaks Out - Gifts From My Sister Welcome Our Family Specialists Massachusetts Deafblind Family Alliance News The New NEC Website |
Request for Updated Information A Fond Farewell Upcoming Events in the Assistive Materials Center Save the Dates |
| Winter 2002-2003 | Greetings from NEC! NTAC Parent Training Conference on Self-Determination Held in Kansas City, MO The Third Mid-Atlantic CHARGE Syndrome Conference: Aberdeen, Maryland A Family Trip to the CHARGE Syndrome Conference Advocacy Tips... Maine Events Workshops on Cortical Vision Impairment Held in Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire Massachusetts Parent to Parent News Brothers and Sisters: Strategies for Supporting Siblings of Children who are Deafblind Babies Count: Registry Project Matchmaker Project: A Communication Competency Model for Educational Teams Working with Children and Youth who are Deafblind Summer Institute 2002 |
Request for Updated Vision and Hearing Information Maine Family Specialist Information Association for the Education and Rehabilitation for the Blind and Visually Impaired (AERBVI) Division 3 NEC Library Moving to DB-Link Upcoming Meetings of the MA Deafblind Family Alliance Models of Success - Transition Coalition Save the Dates! |
| Summer 2002 | It's That Time Again! Key Elements for Effective Assessment of Children who are Deafblind Connecticut Update Distance Learning Pilot Presentation Matchmaker Show and Share Parents' Perspectives on... Important Practices in Communication Helpful Resources for Parents and Providers Planning Your Child's Individualized Education Program (IEP): Some Suggestions to Consider Massachusetts Deafblind Family Alliance Update |
We Need Your Help! Save the Dates! Web Watch |
Happy New Year! Cortical Vision Impairment (CVI) Key Ingredients in Developing a Behavioral Support Plan for a Child who is Deafblind New England Center Deafblind Project Family Weekend 2001 Did I Do It Right? |
NEC Massachusetts Family Check-In Questionnaire About Children's Recreation and Physical Education Involvement Maine Workshops Announcing NEC's New Website Save the Dates! |