Funding Sources: $192,000/yr from the Arizona legislature for SSP services
Eligibility: Arizona residents who are over 18 years old and meet the definition of “DeafBlind” as defined by the organization.
Number of Individuals Served: 20-25 individuals a month
Preferred Terminology: SSP
Certification/Endorsement: The agency is in negotiations with some independent contractors to offer SSP training. It is our plan to offer CEUs with an annual training.
Types of Service Requests: 20 hours/monthly of SSP services outside of the home such as grocery shopping, medical appointments, and community events and inside the home to assist with reading mail, identifying items, etc.
Training Requirements: SSPs must complete the ACDHH SSP training or similar approved training
Program Coordination: Services are coordinated through a contracted vendor
Transportation: transportation is provided through a contracted vendor
Other: The goal of this program is to provide DeafBlind persons with access to information that allows them to lead a self-determined life.