April 2026
Note: Services listed do not imply endorsement by HKNC. The information listed is self-reported by the program. The terminology used in this document is unique to each program (for example the spelling of the word “DeafBlind” or use of the term SSP or CoNavigator). This program listing is provided for informational purposes only. These are the known programs in the United States. Several other states/metropolitan communities have active work groups investigating the possibility of establishing SSP or CN services.
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA / WASHINGTON, DCGallaudet University – Disability Services Center – CoNavigation Program 800 Florida Ave NE, Peet Hall – 5th Floor, Washington, DC 20002 Edwin Martinez, Accommodations and CoNavigation Program Coordinator 202-250-2059 videophone Gallaudet University CN Program Service Area: Currently only providing within the perimeters of the Gallaudet University campus Program Established: January 2014 as an SSP program on campus; changed to CoNavigator program in 2022 Funding Sources: Gallaudet University Eligibility: Services are only for current Gallaudet students, staff, faculty, alumni and visitors Number of Individuals Served: 15 students Preferred Terminology: CoNavigator (CN) Certification/Endorsement: none available currently. Types of Service Requests: CoNavigation Program provides support by conveying visual, social, and environmental information to DeafBlind people to maintain their own autonomy rather than acting as a caretaker for them. CNs are essential, as a guide and communication facilitator, in ensuring that DeafBlind clients are enabled to navigate and engage with their academic and campus life (events) within various campus locations, including the pre-approved, off campus academic-related functions. Training Requirements: orientation training and subsequent refresher training Program Coordination: Part-Time CN Pay Rate: The program pays $16.00/hour for student workers. All assignments occur on campus, so no travel reimbursement is needed. | ||