DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA / WASHINGTON, DCGallaudet University – Student Success & Academic Quality (SSAQ) CoNavigation Program 800 Florida Ave NE, College Hall 408, Washington, DC 20002 Jennifer Tuell, Accessibility Resource Coordinator https://sites.google.com/gallaudet.edu/conavigators/home Service Area: Currently only providing for Gallaudet University’s sponsored events Program Established: January 2014 as an SSP program on campus; changed to CoNavigator program in 2022 Funding Sources: Gallaudet University Eligibility: Services are only for current Gallaudet students, staff and faculty Number of Individuals Served: 10 students Preferred Terminology: CoNavigator Certification/Endorsement: none available currently. Types of Service Requests: Serving as a human guide for DeafBlind students by providing access on campus for traveling to and from class, dining, sporting events and other on-campus related activities. Training Requirements: orientation training and bi-monthly refresher training in specified areas Program Coordination: Part-Time CN Pay Rate: The program pays $15.00 - $20.00/hour. All assignments occur on campus so no travel reimbursement is needed.
Also see Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind in MD who also serves the District of Columbia |