Funding Sources: Grant from New Hampshire Vocational Rehabilitation via Administration Community Living
Eligibility: Deaf-Blind / low vision NH residents; must provide documentation of dual sensory disability (deafness and blindness); who may use ASL/Close Vision/Tactile or spoken English for communication.
Number of Individuals Served: 9 individuals
Preferred Terminology: SSP
Certification/Endorsement: No CEUs or certification provided at this time
Types of Service Requests: Guides for shopping, social events, errands (bank, barber shop/salon), etc
SSP Providers will:
provide information about physical surroundings;
provide social information, such as describing the mood;
communicate with people using the DeafBlind person’s preferred mode of communication (sign language, tactile communication, speech, etc)
Training Requirements: SSP training course by the coordinator
Program Coordination: part-time
Transportation: The SSPs provide transportation as part of their services and are reimbursed for time and mileage. Must provide a copy of their Driver’s Abstract and proof of Automobile Liability Insurance (100/300 or higher).