DeafBlind Services
*ALL DEAFBLIND SERVICES, WORKSHOPS, ETC. ARE DONE IN PERSON & ONLINE*
*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.
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.
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 TO VISIT
American Association of Deaf-Blind – www.aadb.org
Helen Keller National Center – www.helenkeller.org/hknc/
California Deaf Blind Services – www.cadeafblind.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/