Participants and Information
Participants: Exclusively for adult family members with children and adults who are blind, low vision, or deafblind (combined vision loss and Deaf/Hard of Hearing).
We appreciate professionals honoring this families-only event. To learn more about other training opportunities for both families and professionals, please visit the Outreach Programs page on the TSBVI website.
Join us each month for 90 minutes of learning, connection, and encouragement. This is YOUR time so settle your kiddos in an activity where they can be safely entertained, grab a snack and drink, and give yourself this time!
Dates and Times: First Thursday of every month
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Central Time)
ASL Interpreting for the 11:30-1:00 gatherings!
Spanish Interpreting for the 6:30-8:00 gathering!
If other accommodations for interpreting are needed, then please reach out to the FRZ team with your request.
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Can families who live outside of Texas participate? We would love for you to join us. Please know that the training and conversations may slightly differ from your own state guidelines and regulations. We are unable to provide foreign language and sign language interpreting.
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Be in the Know about Family Events and Training
Are you a family member of a child or adult who is blind, visually impaired, or deafblind? Stay connected by completing the Family Events and Training Signup Form. You will receive emails about events and training just for families!
The group meetings have meant a great deal to me. They have allowed me to voice my concerns about distance learning in a safe, caring, and respectable environment. It's always nice to know that there are others in the same boat. It has been helpful to talk with professionals about what we are going through. It finally gave me the approval to stop being so hard on myself and to take some time to just breathe and to see the good in every day.
