*ALL DEAFBLIND SERVICES, WORKSHOPS, ETC. ARE DONE IN PERSON & ONLINE*
For inquiries, email Angelica Medina-Boersma/Joshua Blanco at deafblind@dhhsc.org
List of what services we offer for DeafBlind:
DeafBlind Support Group
- Mission: Provide the DeafBlind Community an opportunity to interact with their peers, develop a support system, and share resources in a communication-accessible environment leading to personal empowerment and independent living.
- Meeting Dates & Times: Selected dates/times throughout the year 2024 and 2025 for in person at our DHHSC Fresno Headquarters. See the flyer for details by clicking on it.
- Volunteer/Mentorship Opportunities: Contact resources@dhhsc.org for details.
*DISCRETION NOTE – We reserve the right to remove anyone from the meeting for the safety and well-being of others.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Support Services Provider Training (SSP)/Co-Navigator
- Workshop: 1st Wednesday of each month from 3:30 pm – 5:30pm at DHHSC Fresno Headquarters (TEMPORARILY ON HOLD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE)
- Topics include: DeafBlind Culture and Etiquette, Communication Modes, Human Guiding, Becoming an effective SSP, Causes of Deaf Blindness, DeafBlind Perspective Panel
Case Management
- Performed by Client Service Specialists – includes DHHSC’s core services
Support Service Providers
- Volunteer-run program to provide SSP services to DeafBlind community members.
Links:
- American Association of Deaf-Blind – www.aadb.org
- Helen Keller National Center – www.hknc.org
- California Deaf Blind Services – www.cadbs.org
- National Consortium on Deaf Blindness – www.nationaldb.org
- Northern California Association of the Deaf-Blind – www.ncadb.org
- A Guide to Visual Disabilities – https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/colleges-helping-blind-partially-sighted-students/