Welcome and State of the State, Nation, and Hemisphere
Join us as we kick off this year’s event by hearing from some of our esteemed colleagues as they welcome us in and offer news and views related to the new world in which we find ourselves. Listen in as they share from Texas, from across the USA, from the Americas and around the world, sharing both professional and family perspectives.
Teacher of Students who are Deafblind: How did we get here?
What does it take to properly educate a student who is deafblind? A knowledgeable professional on the educational team! How did Texas get to the point where TDB (teacher of students who are deafblind) certification is now in development? It didn’t happen overnight. This session will highlight important steps in our progress toward certified TDBs. Join Chris Montgomery, Robbie Blaha, and Cyral Miller as they share stories from the winding road that has led towards this important goal of certified TDBs in Texas.
Panel Discussion with Cyral Miller and Chris Montgomery
A panel of experts in the field of deafblind education join Chris and Cyral to discuss teachers of students who are deafblind.
Family Stories
We end Day 1 with an inspiring address by individuals who are deafblind and their families. Join the real experts in deafblind education, the families and individuals who are deafblind, for this wonderful opening keynote. Learn what life is like typically and in the time of COVID for these individuals.