Communication Resources
Communication ResourcesIndividuals who are deafblind often have challenges communicating their wants and needs to those around them. A variety of resources…
Iowa’s Deafblind Services Project serves children and young adults age birth through twenty-one who are suspected of having both a hearing AND a vision loss or difficulty in processing auditory and visual information. We are dedicated to building the knowledge and skills of all stakeholders involved in the education or parenting of these learners. We believe in using a collaborative, multi-faceted, approach to achieve positive, fulfilling futures for children and youth with deafblindness.
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American Sign Language classes
For ProfessionalsFree virtual American Sign Language Classes (ASL) Iowa School for the Deaf (ISD) offers free virtual ASL classes for family…
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American Sign Language classes
For FamiliesFree virtual American Sign Language Classes (ASL) Iowa School for the Deaf (ISD) offers free virtual ASL classes for family…
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Family First – Resource Roadmap
For FamiliesFamily First – Resource Roadmap Join the Iowa Deafblind Project and the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program to learn…
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Family Summit with IESBVI
Transition PlanningFamily Summit IESBVI is excited to offer two Family Summit events this spring! Saturday, March 28, 2026 – United Methodist…
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Transition Iowa
Transition Planningis a website for youth with disabilities, families, and professionals serving them. The resources found here support high expectations and…
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Is there a special certification or licensure required to be an intervener in Iowa?
IntervenersCurrently, Iowa does not have a requirement for interveners to be certified or licensed. On the national level, individuals completing the…
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How do I become an intervener?
IntervenersCurrently, the state of Iowa does not offer intervenor certification. Individuals are encouraged to explore intervenor coursework that is offered…