2025 Family Learning Conference

“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence."

- Helen Keller

Come experience sharing, caring, and learning together with staff from the Pennsylvania DeafBlind

Project, PaTTAN, and other families living with deafblindness. Watch for more details in the coming months!

Special Needs: Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate individuals who have special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act and who need assistance at this training.

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM – Registration

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM – Welcome and Introduction Reception

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM – Timelines and Checklist Across the Lifespan

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM – Continental Breakfast

9:30 AM - 11:45 AM – Parent Session I: Family Tech Event - Part I

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM – Lunch

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM – Parent Session I: Family Tech Event - Part II | Explore with Child who is Deafblind

2:15 PM - 2:45 PM – Break

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM – Parent Session II: What Families Need to Know

3:45 PM - 4:00 PM – Q & A, Evaluations

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM – Break

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM – Dinner and Networking

If your child has both a vision and hearing loss, your family (parents/guardians, siblings, and child with deafblindness) may be eligible to attend this weekend learning conference at little or no cost. For more information, visit the conference webpage on the PaTTAN website at tinyurl.com/PaFLC2025.

Patti McGowan

pmcgowan@pattan.net
(724) 989-4640

The contents of this training were developed under a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). However, the contents do not necessarily represent the policy of PDE, and you should not assume endorsement by the federal government. OSEP Project Officer: Carlene Reid. Grant# H325T130083.