Active Support Service Provider (SSP) and CoNavigator (CN) Programs

Vancro 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

www.vancroiis.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.