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    • October 09, 2026
    • 4:00 PM
    • October 11, 2026
    • 11:00 AM
    • Morgan's Camp 23400 Cibolo Vista San Antonio, TX 78261
    Register


    DeafBlind Community of Texas Presents:


    Fall Weekend PT Camp 2026!

    When:  Oct 9-11

    Where: Morgan's Camp

    23400 Cibolo Vista

    San Antonio, TX 78261


    REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

    DBCTX Membership Required.

    Visit our Join Us page to sign up for free!

    Why attend DBCTX?

    • Barrier-free and accessible Pre-ETS activities with focus on Social-Emotional Learning
    • Networking with potential educators and employers
    • Lasting bonds and experiences with new friends
    • Prepares teens for the transition to adult life
    • Making unforgettable memories!
    • PT Retreat available!

    Who can attend?

    Campers:

    • 14+ years of age AND

    • DeafBlind AND
    • Able to make supported decisions


    Volunteers:

    Co-Navigators with experience or interest in working with DeafBlind

    Staff:

    Interested in working as a staff member with DBCTX? Contact our Camp Director! Tanya@dbctx.org

    Costs:

    Camp Guest: $600


    Included: Cabin with bed, food for the weekend, and all activity costs. Bring your own bedding, or rent from DBCTX for an additional fee. 

    Supportive funding may be available through your vocational rehabilitation counselor or other scholarship sources. Contact our registrar for more information. 


    Volunteer Info:

    Volunteers needed to work with DeafBlind and Staff. Payment of $25 is required to secure your registration. 

    There will be NO training associated with this event. Volunteers should come with basic knowledge of working with DeafBlind individuals. 


    The Fine Print:

    DeafBlind Community of Texas is providing this event as an opportunity for safe, respectful learning and connection and will not permit harassment, discrimination or horizontal violence based on another's comments, questions, schema, race, color, religion, hearing status, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or any other protected class. All language preferences are accepted. DBCTX reserves the right to remove participants, volunteers, or staff due to noncompliance with this policy or any other violation of camp rules. 

    • October 09, 2026
    • 4:00 PM
    • October 11, 2026
    • 11:00 AM
    • San Antonio, Texas
    Register

    DeafBlind Community of Texas Presents:

    Protactile Weekend retreat

    OPEN CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS 

    Cost: $400 Per Person 

    Date: October 9th - 11th

    Location: San Antonio, TX (details shared upon registration)

    Protactile Retreats are touch-based educational programs that teach participants how to communicate using Protactile (PT), a language and culture rooted in physical contact led by Protactile community.

    What You Learn in a Protactile Retreat

    • Core Principles: Learn the philosophy, history, and other foundational principles of Protactile language. 
    • Hand Placement & Roles: Practice proper hand usage, distinguishing between the distinct functions of sending and receiving messages. 
    • Tactile Strategies: Explore techniques like tracking, mapping, information sourcing, and Prompt Adopt Touch (PAT). 
    • Co-Presence & Co-Navigation: Understand how to maintain physical connection, reciprocity, and shared space to work with individuals who request those services.

    Who Takes These Workshops?

    • American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters seeking professional development
    • ITP Students
    • CoNavigators (CNs) and Interveners
    • Educators, rehabilitation professionals, and family members 
    • DeafBlind individuals (18+)

    What to bring:

    In addition to a weekender of clothes and toiletries, we recommend you bring a swimsuit and towel for possible underwater PT time, which will discourage dependence on visual information. 

    QUESTIONS:

    Email Tanya@dbctx.org


    Disclosures:

    Cancellation without refund permitted at least 24 hours prior to the event by request. Full refunds can only be offered with cancelations of one week or more prior to event. Please email Jacqueline@dbctx.org to facilitate a cancellation. This workshop is presented in a mix of PTL, ASL, and English. Communication is adjusted based on participant's needs. 

    DeafBlind Community of Texas is providing this workshop as an opportunity for safe, respectful learning and will not permit harassment, discrimination or horizontal violence based on another's comments, questions, schema, race, color, religion, hearing status, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or any other protected class. 

    Communication Policy: 

    DBCTX respects the communication preferences of all persons who attend events. Communication modes may include spoken language, sign language, tactile language, use of assistive devices, or a combination. Discrimination or harassment on the basis of language use is not permitted and will not be tolerated.

    • November 13, 2026
    • 4:00 PM
    • November 15, 2026
    • 11:00 AM
    • Morgan's Camp, 23400 Cibolo Vista San Antonio, TX 78261
    Register


    DeafBlind Community of Texas Presents:
    Fall Family Weekend 2026!

    DBCTX is hosting our annual weekend for ALL DeafBlind ages 10 and up and their families. Learn communication skills and Co-presence with your child from parents and DeafBlind Leaders who have been where you are.

    When: Nov 13-15th, 2025

    Where: Morgan's Camp

    23400 Cibolo Vista

    San Antonio, TX 78261

    ** REGISTRATION IS OPEN! **

    DBCTX Membership Required.

    Visit our Join Us page to sign up for free!


    Who can attend?

    Campers...

    • Youth 14 - 22 years of age AND still in high school or post-secondary school 
    • Children (10 - 13 years of age)
    • Adults (18+ years of age)

    ...who are...

    • DeafBlind 
    • Able to make independent decisions

    ...and their families: 

    • 2 Parents or Guardians included in cost of registration. Inquire for rates for additional attendees, including siblings!

    Volunteers

    • Co-Navigators and SSPs with experience or interest working with teens and young adults. There is NO training associated with this event. Volunteers are asked to come with basic working knowledge.

    Why attend DBCTX?

    For DeafBlind Individuals:

    • Barrier-free and accessible Pre-ETS activities with focus on Social-Emotional Learning
    • Networking with potential educators and employers
    • Lasting bonds and experiences with new friends
    • Prepares teens for the transition to adult life
    • Making unforgettable memories

    For Family Members:

    • Connect with other parents and families of DeafBlind 
    • Meet successful DeafBlind adults who are community leaders and role models
    • Experience a moment through your DeafBlind family member's eyes by participating in activities with our vision simulators


    The fine print:

    Participants, volunteers, and staff must follow all host camp rules as well as the following DBCTX policies. Anyone found in violation of these policies may be subject to review and possible dismissal pending investigation. 

    COMMUNICATION POLICY

    DBCTX respects the communication preferences of all persons who attend camp. Attendants have some degree of hearing and vision loss, so communication modes may include spoken language, sign language, use of assistive devices, or a combination.

    CODE OF CONDUCT POLICY

    DBCTX has a zero tolerance policy for alcohol and illegal drugs. Individuals attending or volunteering at DBCTX must not bring alcohol or illegal drugs into camp, come onto the camp grounds while intoxicated, or smoke in non-designated smoking areas.

    HARASSMENT POLICY

    DeafBlind Community of Texas is providing this event as an opportunity for safe, respectful learning and will not permit harassment, discrimination or horizontal violence based on another's comments, questions, schema, race, color, religion, hearing status, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or any other protected class.

    CANCELLATION POLICY

    If a staff member, volunteer, or participant must cancel for any reason, please submit this request in writing to info@dbctx.org or your direct supervisor as soon as possible. Refunds for participants must be made in writing 40 day before event start date and will be reviewed by board for a determination.   Staff and volunteer positions are non-refundable. 




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