New England Consortium on Deafblindness

A girl wearing a pink dress stands wearing hearing aids and glasses

We are building a collaborative system that enables infants, children, and youth who are deafblind to participate meaningfully in their homes, schools, and communities.

The New England Consortium on Deafblindness (NEC) is a federally funded grant serving Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont and New Hampshire, through the United States Department of Education, Special Education. Our purpose is to assist state and local education agencies in developing the capacity to serve children and youth who are deafblind. NEC provides training and technical assistance, disseminates information regarding evidenced-based practices, provides parent training and networking activities, and collaborates with local and state agencies serving children who are deafblind or at-risk.

Upcoming NEC Events

Family Connections Session 2: Home Based Routines

November 18 1:00PM | https://perkins-org.zoom.us/j/3964063505 Learn about “Charting the LifeCourse”, a framework that was developed to help individuals with disabilities and families plan for the present and future.

Resources

Find a directory of useful information and resources about deafblindness, related conditions, and education.

About NEC

Children who have combined vision and hearing loss (deafblindness) require specialized supports and instruction. Learn how we can help.