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DB-LINK: Resource for People Who Are Deaf-Blind

What Is DB-LINK?

DB-Link Logo and link to siteDB-LINK, The National Information Clearinghouse On Children Who Are Deaf-Blind, is a federally funded information and referral service established to collect, develop and distribute information to help improve the education and lives of children and youth who are deaf-blind, ages birth to 21.

DB-LINK is a consortium made up of three primary organizations, Resources and Information Specialists are located at each partner site:

Also participating in DB-LINK's cooperative endeavor are:

  • American Association of the Deaf-Blind
  • National Family Association for Deaf-Blind

DB-LINK's services are free of charge and available to anyone needing information about or for deaf-blind children.

What Services Are Provided By DB-LINK?

Information Center
Using a specialized library of materials and other current research tools, DB-LINK Information Specialists are available to locate information on any topic, simple to complex, needed to meet the needs of deaf-blind children.

Networking and Referrals
DB-LINK maintains a current listing of state technical assistance projects, agencies, private groups, researchers, and consultants throughout the United States with expertise in providing services and support for all who are deaf-blind.

Web Site The DB-LINK Web site provides access to:

  • DB-LINK Catalog database listing articles, books, and other materials
  • DB-LINK Resource database listing agencies, organizations, and personnel
  • Full text of all DB-LINK publications
  • Bibliographies
  • Job opportunities for professionals in the field of deaf-blindness

Publications
Publications on a variety of topics are available in standard, large print, or Braille. (Some are available in Spanish.)

  • Overview on Deaf-Blindness
  • Communication Interactions: It Takes Two
  • Receptive Communication: How Children Understand Your Message to Them
  • Expressive Communication: How Children Send Their Messages to You
  • The Importance of Orientation and Mobility Skills for Students Who Are Deaf-Blind
  • Literacy for Persons Who Are Deaf-Blind
  • Psychological Evaluation of Children Who Are Deaf-Blind: An Overview with Recommendations for Practice
  • Talking the Language of Hands to the Hands
  • Early Interactions with Children Who Are Deaf-Blind
  • Recreation and Leisure

Deaf-Blind Perspectives--A periodical published three times a year by the Teaching Research Division, Western Oregon University. DB-LINK is a regular contributor.

How Do I Contact DB-LINK?

Contact DB-LINK at:
(800) 438-9376 Voice
(800) 854-7013 TTY E-mail: dblink@tr.wou.edu
Web site: http://www.tr.wou.edu/dblink

Hours:
9 to 5 Eastern Time (M-F)

Voice mail messages may be left after hours.

Business inquiries should be addressed to:
Project Director
DB-LINK
345 N. Monmouth Avenue
Monmouth, OR 97361

Voice: (503) 838-8776
TTY: (503) 838-8821
Fax: (503) 838-8150

Given DB-LINK's specific focus on children and youth, questions related to adults who are deaf-blind should be directed to the Helen Keller National Center: (800) 255-0411 ext-253

The National Information Clearinghouse on Children Who Are Deaf-Blind is funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Cooperative Agreement HO25U60001.