Meetings and Events

The Outreach Center for Deafness and Blindness at OCALI provides professional development and networking at their many meetings and events. See the list below to learn more about Ohio Department of Education and Workforce updates, testing, assistive technology, best practices, resources, and more for any professional serving children who are deaf/hard of hearing or blind/visually impaired.

Event Schedule

Event Title and Registration	Date(s) and Times	Description	Flyer
Family University for Deaf, Deafblind, or Hard of Hearing	9/22/2026 \| 6:30am - 7:30pm	We are excited to welcome you to the first Family University: Build Your Network session of the year on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Raising a child who is Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind can be a unique journey, and connecting with other families can make all the difference. Join us for this virtual gathering to meet families from across Ohio, share experiences, and learn about resources available in your community. During this session, families will have the opportunity to: Connect with other parents and caregivers Learn about parent groups and family organizations Discover regional resources Find information about playdates, family events, and community activities Explore services and professional supports available to your family Whether you're new to the journey or have been part of the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind community for years, we hope you'll join us!	n/a
Visual Phonics Training for Ohio Educators	10/8/2026 and 10/9/2026 \| 8:30am - 2:30pm	In partnership with Ohio Deaf and Blind Education Services Statewide Services and Outreach, registration is now open for Visual Phonics training with Abby White. Training will take place virtually from 8:30am-2:30pm on October 8th and 9th. This training is for Ohio educators and is free of charge. Space is limited to 30 registrants, so sign-up today! Requirements for the training: Preference will be given to educators in Ohio Each registrant must attend the full sessions on both days to be considered trained and receive their certificate. If a registrant is not present by 8:45am on the first day of training, their spot will be given to the next registered attendee on the wait list. Each registrant must sign in on their own device and have their camera on for the full training. The sessions will not be recorded.	Visual Phonics Workshop Virtual October 2026

Event Title and Registration

Date(s) and Times

Description

Flyer

Family University for Deaf, Deafblind, or Hard of Hearing

9/22/2026 | 6:30am - 7:30pm

We are excited to welcome you to the first Family University: Build Your Network session of the year on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Raising a child who is Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind can be a unique journey, and connecting with other families can make all the difference. Join us for this virtual gathering to meet families from across Ohio, share experiences, and learn about resources available in your community. During this session, families will have the opportunity to:

Connect with other parents and caregivers
Learn about parent groups and family organizations
Discover regional resources
Find information about playdates, family events, and community activities
Explore services and professional supports available to your family

Whether you're new to the journey or have been part of the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind community for years, we hope you'll join us!

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Visual Phonics Training for Ohio Educators

10/8/2026 and 10/9/2026 | 8:30am - 2:30pm

In partnership with Ohio Deaf and Blind Education Services Statewide Services and Outreach, registration is now open for Visual Phonics training with Abby White. Training will take place virtually from 8:30am-2:30pm on October 8th and 9th. This training is for Ohio educators and is free of charge. Space is limited to 30 registrants, so sign-up today! Requirements for the training:

Preference will be given to educators in Ohio
Each registrant must attend the full sessions on both days to be considered trained and receive their certificate.
If a registrant is not present by 8:45am on the first day of training, their spot will be given to the next registered attendee on the wait list.
Each registrant must sign in on their own device and have their camera on for the full training.
The sessions will not be recorded.

Visual Phonics Workshop Virtual October 2026

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