Refer A Child

Child Count & Eligibility

NYDBC is responsible for maintaining a child count of the number of children who are identified as deafblind (combined hearing and vision loss) between the ages of 0 – 21 in the state of New York. To assist in identifying children who are eligible for services from NYDBC and who should be considered ‘deafblind,’ please see the chart below, entitled “Eligibility Chart: Combinations of Hearing & Vision Loss.

To access the remainder of our referral forms, please see the registration packet.

• Eligibility Chart
• Referring a Child Checklist
• Child Count Registration Form
• Authorization Form
• Technical Assistance Request Form

 

Helen Keller National Center

For adults who are DeafBlind and students ages 16 and up, please see Helen Keller National Center for additional training and resources. See NYDBC Partners.

Click here to register with Helen Keller National Center.