Deaf Blind Services

Deaf-Blind Unit Staff work in conjunction with CBVI Education Counselors, parents, and various community agencies, by providing consultation to school personnel on best-practices for assisting individual who are deaf-blind (with varying degrees of vision and hearing loss) in making the transition from school to work. Deaf-Blind Specialists begin working with students at age 14.

This program is responsible for the coordination and provision of a full range of services that help promote employment outcomes for people who are deaf-blind (with varying degrees of vision and hearing loss)

These services may include:

• Assisting secondary school students (age 14 to 21) in making the transition from school to work
  
• Providing consultation to school personnel on best-practices for assisting in the transitioning and development of deaf-blind students
  
• Supporting individuals in post-secondary trainings centers, including colleges, vocational/technical schools, and community based rehabilitation facilities
  
• Assisting individuals in making decisions regarding their career choices through a rehabilitation counseling relationship
  
• Providing environmental analysis to adapat home and work environments to promote independence and success in the workplace
  
• Providing technical assistance on utilizing assistive technology, including Assitive Listening Devices (ALD) and Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf (TDD)
  
• Job placement services, including helping individuals keep their current jobs when they are in jeopardy of losing the job based on issues related to their disabilities
  
• Post-employment services