Service Area: ARIZONA Statewide, predominantly in Phoenix and
Tucson
Program Established: 1990s
Funding Sources: As of February 2026, $350,000 appropriated annually
from the Arizona State Legislature for SSP services shared between Catholic
Community Services and Vancro. CCS has secured county and community foundation
grants to augment services in the past.
Eligibility: Arizona
residents who are over 18 years old and meet the definition of “DeafBlind” as
defined by state statute (ARS 36-1941).
Number of Individuals Serviced: Approximately
40 DB individuals are registered with the program and 25-30 clients regularly
use SSP services monthly.
Preferred Terminology: SSP but defer to the participant for their preferred
terminology
Certification/Endorsement: require a SLPI (Sign Language Proficiency Interview)
test within 90 days of being hired to provide that communication access.
Types of Service Requests: As of
February 2026, average SSP usage per client per month is 15 to 30 hours. SSP
services outside of the home include grocery shopping, medical appointments,
and community events and inside the home include assistance with reading mail,
identifying items, etc.
Training Requirements: SSPs must complete SSP training and mentoring
by the state contractor as approved by the Arizona Commission for the Deaf
& Hard of Hearing.
Program Coordination: full-time position
Transportation: yes, SSPs use agency vehicles, rental vehicles or
public transportation. SSPs cannot use
their own vehicles.
SSP Pay Rate: SSPs have different levels depending on experience.
The pay rate range is $16 – 23/hour
Other: The goal of
this program is to provide individuals who are DeafBlind with access to SSP
services that empower them to lead self-determined lives. Our services are
designed to enhance their quality of life while fostering greater independence.
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 Mark Lucero-Muniz -
Program Support and Meagan Gorsuch - Outreach, Training and Education
and Larry Daniel - Scheduling
802-275-0104 videophone; 802-275.4704 and 802-236-8409
Main Landline;
802-275-1014 DeafBlind Services Main Number
-Voice/Text
Funding Sources: from
the Arizona legislature for SSP services via ACDHH
Eligibility:
Arizona residents who are over 18 years old and meet the definition of
“DeafBlind” as defined by the organization.
Number of Individuals Served: TBD
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 $20.00/hour portal to portal.