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Deafblindness

What is Deafblindness?

Large group of people walking past the camera. One person is using a white cane and is holding the shoulder of another person. There is a school bus in the background.Wisconsin’s definition of deafblindness.

Eligibility for Services

Eligibility Chart for WDBTAP Services (English & Spanish)

Considering WDBTAP Services

Checklist to Consider WDBTAP Supports and Services (English & Spanish)

Deafblind Child Count

Wisconsin Deafblind Child Count

Deafblindness Overview

Learn about deafblindness from the National Center on Deafblindness.

Causes of Deafblindness

Illustration of DNA Double Helix structure.Common, but rare syndromes and prenatal/congenital causes.

Contact Us


Phone: 608-356-2023
Email: info_wdbtap@wesp-dhh.wi.gov Nondiscrimination Clause
© 2023 WDBTAP. All Rights Reserved - The contents of this website were developed under a grant from the US Department of Education, H326T230035. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the US Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.Project Officer, Dr. Rebecca Sheffield - Rebecca.Sheffield@ed.gov

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction logo with icon displaying an adult figure next to a child figure holding a book.The Wisconsin Educational Services Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is part of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Division for Learning Support.

The Wisconsin Educational Services Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and Wisconsin Deafblind Technical Assistance Project are part of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Division for Learning Support.

National Center on Deaf-Blindness logo.U.S. Office of Special Education Programs logo.Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction logo with icon displaying an adult figure next to a child figure holding a book.

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction logo with icon displaying an adult figure next to a child figure holding a book.The Wisconsin Educational Services Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and Outreach Services for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind are part of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Division for Learning Support.

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction logo with icon displaying an adult figure next to a child figure holding a book.The Wisconsin Educational Services Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and Wisconsin School for the Deaf are part of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Division for Learning Support.