March 2024
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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OKLAHOMASight-Hearing Encouragement Program, Inc. (SHEP) PO Box 10495, Oklahoma City, OK 73140 Cassandra Oakes, SHEP Owner/CEO Vicky Helms, SHEP Operations Manager 405-730-8182 DeafBlind text and voicemail request number 405-730-8182 SSP check in number Service Area: Oklahoma Statewide Program Established: 2011 Funding Sources: donations, state funded by providing contracted services with DHS - Department of Human Services of Oklahoma. Eligibility: Must be Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing or Blind, Low Vision. Number of Consumers Served: 50 Preferred Terminology: SSP Certification/Endorsement: A certificate of training completion and CEUs are provided Types of Service Requests: Errands, Paperwork assistance, reading mail, checking voicemails, making phone calls, social events, training events, workshops. SSP Training Requirements: Two-day training for SSPs on how to interact with DeafBlind individuals, empathy, assertiveness, safety, guiding, communication, and testing for appropriate skill level in ASL. Need to provide the following: proof of personal identification, valid vehicle insurance, background check, SSP service agreement form signed, and a certification for an SSP ID. Community service of 20 hours within a year. Consumers receive a one-on-one consultation on do's and don'ts of how to use an SSP and how to properly interact with a guide. Program Coordination: Part-time Transportation: SSPs provide transportation to consumers but if transportation is not wanted by the deaf-blind participant per their consent, our program makes sure to communicate what transportation method the consumer prefers and arrange for SSPs to meet them at the designated areas. SSP Pay Rate: There are three levels of SSP pay rates: Level 1: $15/hour – Beginner – complete or voice guiding, voiceover (must speak clearly), describe environmental surroundings and no signing skills required. .; Level 2: $16/hour – Intermediate – some guiding, fingerspelling signing, describe environmental surrounding, some voice over (must speak clearly), some tactile (consumers may hold wrists to see or follow signing) and close-up range signing. Level 3: $18/hour – Advanced – complete guiding, full tactile sign language, fluency describing environmental surroundings. We reimburse mileage at the federal reimbursement rate. Other: The goal of S.H.E.P. is to work with the DeafBlind, Deaf, hard of hearing and Blind or low vision individuals to achieve full and rewarding lives. S.H.E.P. believes in having a positive mind and attitude no matter what life brings. Participants are encouraged to leave the program with motivation and acceptance of their lives in making it a success. To advance the quality of lives by: a) Empowering, b) Promoting Opportunities, c) Building Confidence and d) Educating their Family and Community. | ||
OREGONAvamere at Chestnut Lane 1219 NE 6th Street, Gresham, OR 97030 Renee Rickard, Executive Director 503-674-0364 voice; 503-405-4766 videophone https://www.avamere.com/avamere-at-chestnut-lane/ Service Area: Avamere at Chestnut Lane Assisted Living for Deaf & DeafBlind in Gresham, Oregon Program Established: SSP services began in July 2012 Funding Sources: Medicaid reimbursement Eligibility: Deaf & DeafBlind residents of Chestnut Lane, an Assisted Living Facility Number of Individuals Served: 13 Preferred Terminology: SSP Certification/Endorsement: certification/endorsement are not provided Types of Service Requests: shopping, activities, videophone calls, reading mail, sending emails, escorts, and accompany on doctor appointments Training Requirements: experience working with DeafBlind people Resident Program Coordination: paid full-time, with SSP coordination as one of the many job responsibilities. Transportation: SSPs can provide transportation to DeafBlind and Low Vision residents. Other: 160 hours a week for SSP positions to provide DeafBlind residents’ needs. | ||