VERMONTVancro Integrated Interpreting Services (VIIS) Satellite Office: PO Box 1273 Middletown Springs VT 05757 Main Office: 4370 Fort Apache Rd #300, Las Vegas NV 89147 Cory Brunner, Vice President and René Pellerin, Program Specialist 802-275-0104 videophone; 802-271-0103 and 802-236-8409 Main Landline; 802-468-7780 DeafBlind Services Main Number -Voice/Text cory.brunner@vancro.com and rene.pellerin@vancro.com and general inquiries to: deafblindservices@vancro.com Service Area: Vermont Statewide Program Established: November 2022 Funding Sources: Vermont Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired Eligibility: individuals with dual sensory hearing and vision loss that impacts a person’s ability to do activities Number of Participants Served: 25 can serve unlimited. Preferred Terminology: SSP Certification/Endorsement: Yes, CEUs are available Types of Service Requests: To run errands, attend events, attend appointments, read mail, assist with in-house tasks like setting up computers access and online shopping. Training Requirements: 2-day training Program Coordination: part-time Transportation: SSPs are allowed to drive; public transportation. SSP Pay Rate: The program pays $22.00/hour portal to portal. Other: This is a 2-year statewide pilot program. |
VIRGINIAVirginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 1602 Rolling Hills Drive, Suite 203, Henrico, VA 23229-5012 Eric Raff, Director 800-552-7917 voice; 804-325-1290 videophone; 804-662-9718 fax Adam Drake, SSP Coordinator Support Service Provider Service Area: Virginia Statewide Program Established: January 2023 Funding Sources: 2-year grant from the Virginia Board of People with Disabilities (VBPD), who receives federal funds. Eligibility: deafblind, deaf low vision, priority for those with onset of vision-hearing loss prior to age 21 Number of Participants Served: adding 15 each year for total of 30 participants Preferred Terminology: SSP Certification/Endorsement: The SSP online training curriculum requires course registration through Reynolds Community College (Henrico, VA). Participants successfully completing the course will earn college credit! Types of Service Requests: Daily life/independent living activities, community and social events Training Requirements: SSPs - 7-week online training including 3-day, in-person, weekend training; DeafBlind participants require 2-day weekend training Program Coordination: Part-time Transportation: No SSP Pay Rate: SSPs are paid $20/hour and reimbursed mileage at $0.25/mile. Other: This is a pilot project for 2-years and the grant will expire December 2024. VDDHH will seek a more permanent solution.
Also see Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind in MD who serve Arlington County and the City of Alexandra, VA |