The OCDBE is required by federal guidelines to collect an annual census count of all children on the registry in the state of Ohio. Census forms are sent out each year to school and county officials to report any new children along with tracking children already registered on the census.
The census identifies children and youth with deafblindness. Based on this information, the OCDBE receives funding to provide technical assistance to schools, agencies and families of identified children and youth. The census allows for the opportunity to identify and address educational needs of children and youth with deafblindness.
If you have a child you need to register or have any questions about the census, please contact Allison Glasgow, the Census Coordinator, at (800) 229-0844.
Click here to complete the online census form.
To download a copy of the Census Referral form in Spanish, click here.
To download a copy of the 2008 Census Report, click here.
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Any family member or professional can register a child by contacting OCDBE.
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Registering a child provides families and service providers access to information about available services, training, events and conferences.
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Children are eligible for services if they are reported on the census. Information and referral services are available to all children.
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To download a copy of the census referral form, click here.
