Welcome to the ICYDB!

The Idaho Project for Children and Youth with Deaf-Blindness (ICYDB) works to enhance the educational services provided to children and youth (birth to 21) with combined vision and hearing losses. We provide statewide technical assistance and training to support parents, service providers and agencies in meeting the educational needs of children and youth who are deafblind.

Services

We provide a range of no-cost services to parents, service providers and agencies across Idaho, with the aim of developing individualized strategies and support for children and youth with deafblindness.

These services include:

virtual or in-person family support
targeted or general support for family and IEP/IFSP teams
virtual or in-person observations
individual or group training

If you are a parent or anyone working with a child with deafblindness, you may be eligible to receive services. Download our eligibility criteria to learn more or fill out our online form to request services.

Eligibility criteria (PDF) Request Services

Resources

From factsheets to training videos, our resources are a collection of expert knowledge aimed at supporting children with deafblindness. Explore each section to get more information about deafblindness. Hear from leaders in the field on the different strategies that can enhance communication and education. Learn how to use this information to tailor an approach that meets your child's unique needs.

Factsheets

View our collection of factsheets for printable guides on deafblindness.

Publications

Our publications are all available online and cover a range of deafblind topics.

Podcasts

Listen in as Dr Robin Greenfield talks to experts in deafblindness.

Videos

View training and information videos covering communication strategies.

Funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (Grant #H326T180029). Information contained within this site does not reflect the position of the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, and no official endorsements should be inferred. Project Officer, Susan Weigert.