In growing response to requests from other agencies and companies, we are now providing consultation and training beyond our previous scope. We have designed services to help YOU, the professional in other programs, to meet the needs of your Deaf-Blind clients. You have asked us to assist you to do your job with increased quality and efficiency. Our Solution-Focused Services will do just that.
Provides a wide variety of adaptive technology, training and supports to agencies and complanies. Such as:
Problem: You and your agency will start serving Deaf-Blind individuals and you have no idea how to meet their needs.
Problem: You have a Deaf-Blind client ready to work in a new environment, but the employer doesn't know anything about Deaf-Blindness.
Problem: Your Deaf-Blind client will move into a new living situation, but the care providers don't understand the client's needs.
Solution: DBSC Basic Workshops!
Topics include Introduction to Deaf-Blind Culture and Communication, Becoming an Accessible Workplace for the Deaf-Blind Employee, Effective TTY and Relay Service Communication, Confidentiality: Laws and Ethics for Service Providers in the Deaf Community, and more.
Workshops may be a one-time event or include follow up advanced sessions. Workshops can also be tailored to suit individual needs. DBSC will provide an experienced trainer, two professional sign language interpreters, and all training materials.
Problem: Your Deaf-Blind client or employee might be more effective with current technology equipment, but you don't know what's available.
Problem: Your client or employee says there is a specific item that would help, but you want to know options, costs, pros and cons of various technologies.
Problem: You are aware of technology serving Deaf or Blind people, but you are not sure what would be effective with the Deaf and Blind person.
Solution: Deaf-Blind Technology Information and Consultation!
Our technical staff can assist you and your clients to identify what adaptive assistance would be most effective for their needs and budget. We can provide explanations of various types of equipment, comparative summaries, and referral to vendors. Technologies include CCTVs (closed circuit televisions, both desktop and portable), scanners and specialized scanning software, enlargement software, discussion of braille computers and braille notetakers, computer peripherals, and more.
Problem: Your Deaf-Blind client has a job interview or evaluation. How does your client get there and maneuver safely through the environment?
Problem: Your Deaf-Blind client needs to purchase employment-appropriate clothing or supplies. How will your client do the needed shopping?
Problem: Your Deaf-Blind client is ready to go visit employment sites to gather applications and information. How will your client travel and maneuver the environment?
Solution: Support Service Providers!
DBSC can provide trained Support Service Providers (SSPs) to give transportation and visual information to the Deaf-Blind person. This includes safe sighted guiding and appropriate environmental information via sign language or other means. (Note: this role does not take the place of a qualified interpreter for the meeting itself.)
Problem: You want to invite Deaf-Blind people to a meeting. However, you don't know how to reach them. You don't know what form of print or braille each individual requires. You don't know how to edit your notice for Deaf-Blind needs, or where to get the notices brailled.
Solution: DBSC Mailing and Brailling Services!
Our confidential statewide list of Deaf-Blind individuals and their reading preferences (large print, braille grade 1 or Grade 2) cannot be released to you. However, we can send your mail out for you. We can produce the materials in all necessary formats with our in-house equipment. With your approval, we will edit your materials to increase comprehension.
Problem: Your Deaf-Blind client is ready and motivated to begin braille instruction. However, your client uses sign language and is not fluent in written English. Who can meet the communication needs and teach valuable functional braille skills?
Solution: Deaf-Blind Braille Instruction!
Our staff includes braille fluent readers and writers, who are familiar with various levels of English abilities and how that affects braille use. Our trainers are fluent in American Sign Language and can communicate directly with your client. Training may include Grade 1 and Grade 2 reading and writing, using a slate and stylus or Perkins braillewriter, label makers, using refreshable braille displays, and other facets of braille use.
Custom-made communication cards for Deaf-Blind employees and their employers. Cards are laminated with large print and braille as needed. Follow the link to read about this new product!
SOLUTION-FOCUSED SERVICES TO MEET YOUR PROFESSIONAL NEEDS
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