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:

2009 News (InTouch)
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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2009 Newsletters

January 2010

Winter Greetings to All
Beyond Helen Keller
Interagency Collaboration and Transition
Person Centered Planning
CT Student Wins Award
Deafblindness Guidelines
Importance of Deafblindness Classification on an IEP
Educational Interveners for Children who are Deafblind
National Deafblind Intervener Initiative
Described & Captioned Media Program
BARD: Braille & Audio Reading Download
Save the Dates

June 2009

Deanna's Journey
Staying Strong in Silence
Massachusetts News
Advocating for Successful Transition
Resources in English and Spanish
Activities for Caregivers and Parents
Maine and Connecticut News
New Hampshire News
Accessible Text
National Family Web sites

February 2009

We Welcome Another Five Years
Congratulations and Celebrations for Three Connecticut Families
New Next Generation Perkins Brailler
Celebrating Louis Braille's 200th Birthday
Gear Up and Get Outside to NH
Calendar of Events and Training's
13 New Books from Seedlines Braille Books for Children
Descriptive Video Collection from the Braille and Talking Book Library
Project SPARKLE
Annual Census, Going Green
Connect and Discover at HearingJourney.com
Register a Child
NEC Census Facts
NEC Project Directory
The NEC Family Phone Network

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 Accessible
New Service for Students with Deafblindness
Accessing the Curriculum 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
Rachael'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

Volume 6 Issue 2, May 2006

An Update on Recent NEC Activities...
The IEP
Transition Planning

2005 Newsletters

Winter 2005

Winter Salutations!
Transitioning, Turning 22
Discussing Eligibility
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

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

2004 Newsletters

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 Children's Books Featuring Characters with Visual Impairment
The Sibling Support Project is now offering Workshops on Sibling Issues and Training on the Sibshop Model

Summer 2004

Welcome Summer!
Types and Degrees of Hearing Loss
Exercise in Trust
The Portfolio
IEP's What to Know
IEP's One Story
Audiology Conference
Friendships through Recreation
Quick Notes
Linking Families

 

2003-2001 Newsletters

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 Web site
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

Winter 2001-2002

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 Web site
Save the Dates!