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.