Registration is CLOSED!
VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED!
Read below for CN Training information.
DBCTX Adult Camp 2023
Sunday AUGUST 27TH thru Friday SEPTEMBER 1ST
Location: YMCA Camp Cullen
460 Cullen Loop
Trinity, TX 75862
Who can attend DBCTX?
- Adults who are DeafBlind
- 18 years of age and older
- Has a combined hearing and vision loss
- Able to participate in the fun!
Why attend DBCTX?
- Barrier-free and Accessible
- Networking & making new friends
- Unforgettable bonds and experiences
- Making memories!
*Aug 26th is reserved for CN Training*
Volunteers Needed!
Interpreters & Volunteers please register as a volunteer! CN training is provided. For completing both workshop and practicum, volunteers can receive up to 4.9 CEUs in Ethics/PPO (approval pending).
Training will be led by Heather Pavey, Director of Accessibility.
CN101 WORKSHOP - Novice CNs, Aug 26-27
Participants who have little to no experience working as a CN, or those who need a refresher, are invited to participate in this training.
Participants will gain applicable skills for working with a diverse population of DeafBlind individuals in a variety of settings.
TSID is an approved RID CMP sponsor for continuing education activities. This Professional Studies program is offered for 1.2 CEUs at the "Little/No Content Knowledge Level" in Power, Privilege, and Oppression and Ethics. (approval pending)
CN201 WORKSHOP - Advanced CNs, Aug 26-27
Participants who have some experience working as a CN are invited to participate in this training. Access Team will screen participants for eligibility for this track.
Participants will build upon existing skills for working with a diverse population of DeafBlind individuals in a variety of settings.
TSID is an approved RID CMP sponsor for continuing education activities. This Professional Studies program is offered for 1.2 CEUs at the "Some Knowledge Level" in Power, Privilege, and Oppression and Ethics. (approval pending)
CN PRACTICUM - All CNs, Aug 27-Sept 1
All volunteers are invited to participate in this practicum. Participants will apply skills learned in CN 101 or CN 201 workshops in hands-on opportunities with DeafBlind Camp Guests with ongoing support from Access Team instructors.
TSID is an approved RID CMP sponsor for continuing education activities. This Professional Studies program is offered for 3.7 CEUs at the "Little/No Content Knowledge Level" in Power, Privilege, and Oppression and Ethics. (approval pending)
Disclosures:
Cancellation permitted prior to the event by request. Please email camp@dbctx.org to facilitate a cancellation. The CN training is presented in a mix of PTL, ASL and English. Accommodations provided.
DeafBlind Camp 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.
