National Child Count

Each year in December, state projects serving children who are deaf-blind report on children identified in their state. Summary reports and visual representations of the data are made available below.

Why a National Child Count

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Who are Children Who are Deaf-Blind

A snapshot view -.PDF

Child Count Data Maps

Data from the National Child Count can now be viewed in graphic format! Click the link below to see a geographical presentation of state data organized and displayed by age, race/ethnicity, educational settings and other criteria. Each of the vertical tabs as well as the corresponding horizontal tabs can be selected to allow users to compare and learn about the distribution of population characteristics.
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View the National Child Count Data Maps for 2009
View the National Child Count Data Maps for 2008

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National Child Count Annual Reports

The Annual Child Count represents a point-in-time snapshot of the characteristics, educational settings and living arrangements of children and youth identified by the state project's as deaf-blind.

2011 National Deaf-Blind Child Count
2010 National Deaf-Blind Child Count
2009 National Deaf-Blind Child Count
2008 National Deaf-Blind Child Count
2007 National Deaf-Blind Child Count
2006 National Deaf-Blind Child Count
2005 National Deaf-Blind Child Count
2004 National Deaf-Blind Child Count

National Child Count Reporting Materials

Instructions, definitions, and forms for reporting the National Deaf-Blind Child Count.

Child Count Review: 1998-2005 Summary

1998-2005 in Review - complete summary in .PDF
John Killoran - August 2007