Outreach Services for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind

06/10/2026

Do you support a student who is deafblind or has complex disabilities with emerging communication skills? Do you often wonder what you can do to support communication skill growth? Do you struggle to find tools and strategies?

Please join the Wisconsin Deafblind Technical Assistance Project (WDBTAP) for their annual Tips and Tools for Early Intervention. This training will be delivered in-person facilitated by Nancy Steele, a low incidence consultant with expertise in children with significant disabilities including deafblindness.

This training applies to anyone who is supporting a student who has emerging communication skills (under 24 months). Whether they are communicating using behaviors. Whether they are using symbolic communication or simple gestures. Anyone is welcome to attend.

Who: All Birth to 3 Program providers and anyone supporting students with emerging communication skills (developmental delays)

When: August 3 and 4, 2026

Where: Concourse Hotel in Madison

Cost: No cost for the training; hotel is at your own expense

The session will also highlight calendar systems as a strategy for promoting communication, concept development, and predictability. Calendar systems help early and emerging communicators learn what to expect throughout their day. They support the child to anticipate upcoming activities, encourage participation, and promote engagement in daily routines and experiences.

Registration is now open! http://bit.ly/3S4Lrih

Hotel Reservations Available: https://bit.ly/3QjZq3m

Flyer: https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/168zAqyCz6kcSCYyLAJrjx3EiWIS7tp8CxVGvdLB6hJM/edit

06/10/2026

Deaf Awareness
Famous Deaf Americans
13. Phyllis Frelich-Children of a Lesser God (based on her!, won Tony Award), 1st Deaf actor to be recognized in the US.

06/08/2026

The video begins with an animated visual of WESP-DHH Outreach Summer Institute, then cuts to three people holding up various signs outside in front of a building. The signs read: Summer Institute. Looking for professional development? Budget friendly? Prefer online learning? Curious for a steam workshop? Need RID CEUs, Minimal time committment? Diversity. Multi-disciplinary. Behaviors. Eager for resources? Register Now. The video then cuts to a QR code which takes you to the event website https://bit.ly/2026summerinstitute and underneath the QR code image reads see you there, ending with a visual of the event flyer.

06/03/2026

Deaf Awareness
Famous Deaf Americans
12. Lou Ferrigno- Well known Actor known for his role as the Incredible Hulk. Has an 80% hearing loss due to a series of ear infections as a child.

06/01/2026

Summer Institute will be here before you know it! Sign up today!

Do you work with students who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind and want to learn more how to best serve them? Join our Summer Institute for insightful workshops with presenters from around the country with important topics in deaf education.

For more information and to register:
https://bit.ly/2026summerinstitute

05/28/2026

REGISTRATION IS OPEN: Do you work with students who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind and want to learn more how to best serve them? Join our Summer Institute for insightful workshops with presenters from around the country with important topics in deaf education.
For more information and to register: https://bit.ly/2026summerinstitut

05/27/2026

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05/27/2026

Deaf Awareness

Famous Deaf Americans
11. I. King Jordan- 1st Deaf President of Gallaudet University. Born and raised in Pennsylvania, a motorcycle accident at age 21 left Jordan Deaf. He was one of 3 finalists for the presidency when DPN-Deaf President Now took place on campus (March 1988). Elizabeth Zinser quietly resigned her presidency after only one week) and Jordan was appointed.

05/26/2026

Keeping My Child Actively Learning
Virtual workshop for families of deaf or hard of hearing children.

For more information: https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1SFwXkaOf8YBmwE__P6uCrRjiXi1yhLQaXb6aoLbdQ3U/edit?usp=sharing

To register:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/QQfE8g32r6