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Fall 2007 (Vol. 13, No. 1) English version
Theme: Transition to Adulthood
In This Issue:
Perspectives on the Transition to Adulthood: An Interview with Cathy Kirsher, Regional Representative with Helen Keller National Center
Fanmanflavah’s Life is Good: An Interview with Jarrett Heartsmann and his Mom on Living on his Own
Creating Community for Adult Life: Planning an Effective and Exciting Transition
Thanks to our Advisory Committee
Save The Dates: COPE-DB Holiday Party, Lowenfeld-Akeson Symposium
Spring 2007 (Vol. 12, No. 5) English version Spanish version
Theme: Hearing and Assistive Technology
In This Issue:
What’s New In Hearing
New Teacher Training Program Announcement
Useful Web Resources for Issues Related to Hearing, Cochlear Implants, and Bone Anchored Hearing Aids
News & Events: CHARGE Conference, COPE-DB Picnics, Spanish Workshop
Invitation to CDBS Suite at the CHARGE Conference
Winter 2007 (Vol. 12, No. 4) English version Spanish version
Theme: Annual Communication Issue
In This Issue:
Communication: The Basic Tool for Independence
Communication Between Family and School: Creating a Communication Notebook that Works
The minute you walk in the door
Cochlear Implant Study
News & Events
Summer 2006 (Vol. 12, No. 3) English version Spanish version
Theme: Health and Family Perspectives
In This Issue:
Time To Eat (On Overcoming Nearly Impossible Obstacles)
Living With Late-Onset Seizures
Some Considerations and Strategies When Working With Latino Families
Strategies for Successful Medical/Dental Appointments for Individuals who are Deaf-Blind (Spanish and English fact sheets)
Winter 2006 (Vol. 12, No. 2) English version Spanish version
Theme: Interveners and Natural Supports
In This Issue:
The Intervener: Big Idea, Substantial Results
It's Only Natural: The Use of Interveners and Natural Supports for Learners with Deaf-blindness
Interveners Sharing Their Strategies: Amy Hernandez, Brian Oey, Casey Muehlig
Things to Remember When Requesting an Intervener for Your Child (English and Spanish fact sheets)
News and Events: Summer Intervener Training Institute
Fall 2005 (Vol. 12, No. 1) English version Spanish version
Theme: The Brain, The Senses and Cognition
In This Issue:
Feeling the Pressure: The Forgotten Sense of Proprioception
Thinking Deep Thoughts
The Plastic Brain
Can Hearing Be Restored?
News and Events
Spring 2005 (Vol. 11, No. 5) English version Spanish version
Theme: Annual Communication Issue
In This Issue:
Understanding Coactive and Tactile Signing
Name Cues
Getting Started with Object Communication
Tips for Improving the Accuracy of Signed Communication (English and Spanish fact sheets)
News and Events
Fall 2004 (Vol. 11, No. 4) English version Spanish version
Theme: Transitions Between Educational Programs
In This Issue:
‘Knowing The Child’ — Personal Passports
Transitioning to High School
A Classroom Teacher’s Perspective
Successful Transitions Between Programs (English and Spanish fact sheets)
A Well Planned Move
COPE-DB Update
Summer 2004 (Vol. 11, No. 3) English version Spanish version
Theme: Personal Perspectives of Adult Issues
In This Issue:
My Best Hearing with a Cochlear Implant
Conservatorship: What's It All About?
COPE-DB Summer Picnics; Intervener Training
Spanish Communication Workshop-Riverside (English and Spanish flyers)
Successful Transitions from School to Adulthood (English and Spanish fact sheets)
Spring 2004 (Vol. 11, No. 2) English version Spanish version
Theme: Communicating With All the Senses
In This Issue:
The Powerful Sense of Smell
Becoming Aware Through Touch
Utilizing the Sense of Smell in Children and Youth with Deaf-Blindness (fact sheet)
Spanish Communication Workshop--Los Angeles (English and Spanish flyers)
e-distribution Update
Fall 2003 (Vol. 11, No. 1) English version Spanish version
Theme: CDBS Refunded
In This Issue:
The Next Five Years
New Intervener Training Initiative; Meet the CDBS Staff
2004 Family Events
Network of Family Support Providers
reSources moves to e-distribution (postcard)
Spring 2003 (Vol. 10, No. 15) English version Spanish version
Theme: Etiologies
In This Issue:
Educational and Behavioral Implications of Missing Balance Sense in CHARGE Syndrome
Leading Causes of Deaf-Blindness
Etiologies (fact sheet)
Is Knowing My Son's Etiology Really That Important?
Two Excellent New Resources
Educational Assessments
Fall 2002 (Vol. 10, No. 14) English version Spanish version
Theme: Sibling Support
In This Issue:
Gifts From My Sister
Satellite Training Registration: Sibling Support
"Brothers and Sisters" (fact sheet)
CDBS Lending Library: Resources on Sibling and Family Issues
Spring/Summer 2002 (Vol. 10, No. 13) English version Spanish version
Theme: Communication
In This Issue:
Communication Systems to Last a Lifetime
Communication Resources - Project SALUTE website
Voice Output Communication Devices (fact sheet)
Report on State Deaf-Blind Conference, "California Coming Together"
Winter 2002 (Vol. 10, No. 12) English version Spanish version
Theme: One-on-Ones
In This Issue:
Effective Use of One-on-Ones for Children who are Deaf-Blind
Interview with a One-on-One: Stories and Insights from the Field
The Use of Interveners (fact sheet)
Fall 2001 (Vol. 10, No. 11) English version Spanish version
Theme: Family Support
In This Issue:
Juanito's Achievements: Improvement Through Team Work
A Parent's Coming to Terms with the Diagnosis of Deaf-Blindness
COPE D-B Picnics
Maintaining a Home-School Relationship (fact sheet)
Summer 2001 (Vol. 10, No. 10) English version Spanish version
Theme: Transition
In This Issue:
Is There Life After Special Ed?
How to Create a Winning Video Resume (fact sheet)
Usher Syndrome workshops
Winter 2001 (Vol. 10, No. 9) English version Spanish version
Theme: Assessment
In This Issue:
Follow the Child -- Approaches to Assessing the Functional Vision and Hearing of Young Children with Congenital Deaf-Blindness
The 2001 California Deaf-Blind Census: Answers To Our Most Frequently Asked Questions
Considerations When Assessing Children and Youth of Spanish Speaking Families (fact sheet)
Fall 2000 (Vol. 10, No. 8) English version
Theme: Communication Systems
In This Issue:
Developing Communication Systems That Meet Everyone's Needs
Creating Communication Rich Environments
How to Create a Communication Dictionary (fact sheet)
Winter 1999 (Vol. 10, No. 7) English version
Theme: Communication Trainings
In This Issue:
CDBS Announces a New Model for Trainings in Communication Systems for Individuals Who are Deaf-Blind
Overview of Communication Training of Trainers Model
Fall 1999 (Vol. 10, No. 6) English version
Theme: Families
In This Issue:
The Impact of Having a Child Who is Deafblind on the Family
Growing Together: Understanding the Emotional Impact of Disability
Mental Health Concerns for Families: Results of a Focus Group Study on Deafblindness
Family Camp 1999
Making Connections: Families Sharing Information and Experiences
Summer 1999 (Vol. 10, No. 5) English HTML (text) version or English PDF version
Theme: Communication
In This Issue:
Learning to Communicate: Strategies for Developing Communication with Infants Whose Multiple Disabilities Include Visual Impairment and Hearing Loss
Communicating with Bruno
Spring 1999 (Vol. 10, No. 4) English version
Theme: Siblings
In This Issue:
The Kinship of My Kids: A Mom's Perspective
Strategies for Enhancing Relationships Among Siblings
Sibling Resources
Sisters and Brothers Speak Out
Summer Opportunities for Individuals who are Deaf-Blind
Fall 1998 (Vol. 10, No. 3) English version
Theme: Living Options
In This Issue:
James, Joe and Risa's House
Bayberry's Residential Transitional Service
The Manager's Role in Supported Living
A Typical Day in the Life of Joshua
Summer 1998 (Vol. 10, No. 2) English HTML (text) version or English PDF version
Theme: Designing Educational Services
In This Issue:
Designing Educational Services for Students who are Deaf-Blind in General
Education Classrooms
CDBS Welcomes New Staff Members
Can My Child Play, Too?
Summer Opportunities for Individuals who are Deaf-Blind
A Real Circle
Winter 1998 (Vol. 10, No. 1) English HTML (text) version or English PDF version
Theme: Changes at CDBS
In This Issue:
Who's Who at CDBS
Positive New Approaches to Service Delivery
CDBS Mission Statement
Summer 1997 (Vol. 9, No. 3) English HTML (text) version or English PDF version
Theme: Sexuality
In This Issue:
Taking The Fear Out Of Sex Education
Inappropriate Sexual Behaviors
Puberty Again
Sexuality And The Deaf-Blind Child
Spring 1997 (Vol. 9, No. 2) English HTML (text)
Theme: Amplification and Technology.
In This Issue:
Some Thoughts From A Teacher
Me And My FM
Application Of FM Technology To Children
Hearing Aids: Love'em, Wear'em And Keep'em In
Tuning In With An AM/FM System
Hand In Hand With Technology
We're On The Web
Winter 1997 (Vol. 9, No. 1) English HTML (text) version or English PDF version
Theme: Employment
In This Issue:
Working Together for Angelica
Roots and Wings
"I Like Machines"
The Journey to Employment
Special, and Yet...
Transition Services
Fall 1996 English HTML (text)
Theme: Team
In This Issue:
Overview: Team Project
Becoming a Team for the Team
Sacramento County Tea
Newport or Bust
Mark Twain Team
San Bernardino Schools' Team
Summer Team Training
Summer 1996
English HTML (text)\
Theme: Siblings
In This Issue:
I Have a Sister. My Sister is Different: So What!
Adam's Our Little Brother
My Sister, My Friend
He's Not Heavy, He's My Brother
How My Deaf-Blind Sister Influenced My Life
My Helper
The Sibling Support Group
Spring 1996 English HTML (text)
Theme: Consumers
In This Issue:
Meet Some Adults Who Are Deaf-Blind
Growing Up Deaf-Blind
I'm an Adult In Transition
Sharing
Attitudes
Winter 1996 English HTML (text)
Theme: State Conference
In This Issue:
Dr. Jan van Dijk
Marilyn Stack, Educational Specialist
Mary Maussang, Special Education Teacher
Jane Montgomery, Special Education Preschool Teacher
Antoinette (Toni) Anderson, Itinerant Teacher Visually Impaired
Connie Johnson, "Early Start" Infant Toddler Home Teacher
Catherine Nelson, Program Specialist
The Little Room
