DEAF, Inc.
25 E. Frisco Ave, St Louis, MO 63119
314-350-4640 voice/text
De Linda Brite, Director of Community Programs
SSP@deafinc.org
DEAF Inc
Service Area: Statewide
Program Established: 2017
Funding Sources: State-legislated grant, managed through the MO Commission for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Eligibility: Must have hearing loss and vision loss of 20/200 or greater, or progressive vision loss
Number of Participants Served: 77
Preferred Terminology: SSP
Types of Service Requests: Any, as long as the participant has hours to use
Training Requirements: Must complete training before using the program and pass background check.
Certification/Endorsement: certification provided upon completion of training
Program Coordination: Part-time
Transportation: Yes, SSPs can provide transportation
SSP/CN Pay Rate: Starting pay at $18
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