DB-LINK's extensive resources and personalized service are available to anyone needing information about, or for, deaf-blind children. Our goal is to help parents, teachers, and others by providing them with information to foster the skills, strategies and confidence necessary to nurture and empower deaf-blind children. DB-LINK is a federally-funded service that identifies, coordinates, and disseminates, at no cost, information related to children and youth from birth through 21 years of age.

What We Do

DB-LINK responds to requests for information. Our staff of information specialists will help you find the articles, books, videos or consultants that you need.

DB-LINK serves as a centralized hub of information about deaf-blindness through our extensive library of materials and our website (www.dblink.org), home to in-depth information on numerous topics and comprehensive information about research in the field.

DB-LINK develops and disseminates products that showcase current knowledge and practice. Our products include Deaf-Blind Perspectives, 10 topical publications and materials developed and disseminated in collaboration with researchers and practitioners.

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Who We Serve

DB-LINK's extensive resources and personalized approach to service are free of charge and available to anyone needing information about, or for, deaf-blind children.

State Deaf-Blind Projects and DB-LINK cooperate in the development and dissemination of materials that support technical assistance activities, improve outreach efforts and strengthen families and professionals in their states.

Families contact DB-LINK for information to support the communication and educational needs of their children and to connect with other families.

Teachers and Practitioners use information from DB-LINK to build programs for infants, children and youth who are deaf-blind.

DB-LINK is a collaborative effort that utilizes the expertise and resources of five organizations. To learn more, see our Partner organizations.

What about adults who are deaf-blind?

Given DB-LINK's specific focus on children and youth, questions related to adults who are deaf-blind should be directed to:

Helen Keller National Center
141 Middle Neck Rd.
Sands Point, NY 11050-1299

Voice: (516) 944-8900 ext. 326
TTY: (516) 944-8637
Fax: (516) 944-7302