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:
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provide
information about physical surroundings;
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provide
social information, such as describing the mood;
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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, 1-1
instruction and peer mentoring are provided by SSP personnel and DeafBlind
consumers who utilize SSP services.
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).