About This Webinar

Join HKNC for a powerful and engaging webinar in honor of DeafBlind Awareness Week on July 1, 2026. This special 2-hour event will feature a 1.5-hour pre-recorded presentation led by renowned Protactile trainers Rhonda Voight-Campbell and Roberto Cabrera, co-presenting in Protactile language about the philosophy, culture, and transformative impact of Protactile communication within the DeafBlind community.

Through dynamic demonstrations and lived experiences, participants will explore how Protactile fosters connection, autonomy, access, and community through touch. HKNC will provide ASL and voice interpreting for the presentation, making the webinar accessible to a broad audience of DeafBlind community members, family members, service providers, educators, and professionals.

Although the content is pre-recorded, the webinar itself will be live, with the presenters joining attendees for engagement and discussion. Whether you are new to Protactile or looking to deepen your understanding, this webinar offers a unique opportunity to learn directly from DeafBlind leaders and gain insight into a communication philosophy that is reshaping connection and access within the DeafBlind community.

What You’ll Learn

Who Should Attend?

All providers, DeafBlind individuals and family members

Two people stand facing each other outdoors in a sunny park while communicating using Protactile language.

Presenters

Rhonda Voight-Campbell, Protactile Trainer

Rhonda Voight-Campbell has been teaching DeafBlind and Protactile Studies courses at the Rochester Institute of Technology for over nine years. A dedicated mentor and advocate, she works closely with the DeafBlind community across diverse settings, including retreats, direct training sessions, and online listservs. In addition to her teaching, Rhonda serves as a Protactile Expert for the Protactile Kids Research Study at Gallaudet University, where she engages DeafBlind children in interactive play sessions to support research on Protactile language acquisition. Driven by a deep belief in the inclusion and autonomy of DeafBlind individuals, Rhonda creates spaces that celebrate and cultivate the sense of touch through Protactile plays, storytelling, and rich, embodied experiences.

Roberto Cabrera, Protactile Trainer

Roberto Cabrera is a Program Supervisor at the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, where he oversees the school’s Transition Programs. He is recognized for his leadership in policy development and grant management across the fields of education, interpreting, and human services. Roberto is also a co-founder of the Golden State DeafBlind Service Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting quality of life and expanding resources for the DeafBlind community throughout California, and is a nationally respected interpreter educator and trainer. Known for his collaborative and community-centered approach, he actively engages in a wide range of initiatives and advocates for equal access, advancing inclusive practices that support individuals in achieving a high quality of life within the communities they choose.

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Contact Helen Keller National Center at pld@helenkeller.org