Vermont Support Service Provider Project
April 14-15, 2012
Colchester, VT
VT Support Service Provider Training
Vermonters who are Deaf-Blind (VTDB) have expressed great frustration regarding issues
surrounding isolation and lack of community participation due to the inadequate support for
transportation and communication access. As a mostly rural state, Vermont provides significant
challenges for individuals who do not travel independently. It is the intention of the Vermont Center
for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing (VCDHH) to address this gap in service by providing an in-depth
training that would develop a cohort of trained Support Service Providers (SSP's) as well as a group of trained VTDB.
This cohort would be made available for on-going SSP services to VTDB throughout the state while the VTDB
would be available for training of other recipients of SSP services. On-going funding to secure these services is
necessary.
Call for Vermonters who are Deaf-Blind
VCDHH is seeking 10 individuals who are interested in participating in an intensive workshop on the use of
a Support Service Provider (SSP). You must be willing to attend the entire training ( Saturday & Sunday).
The training and meals will be free. If lodging is needed, those expenses are on your own. When sending your inquiry
please indicate potential transportation needs.
Call for Support Service Providers
VCDHH is seeking a cohort of 10 Vermonters who are interested in becoming Support Service Providers (SSP's).
You must be willing to commit to providing on-going SSP services within the VCDHH system and you must agree to
attend the entire training on Saturday & Sunday. The training and meals will be free. If lodging is needed
those expenses are on your own.
Call for Interpreters
VCDHH is seeking qualified interpreters who are interested in working for the training.
Interpreters must have skill and comfort in working with individuals who are deaf-blind
who possess a wide range of communication modalities (low vision, reduced fields and tactile sign language and potentially, assistive technology). Remuneration will be in the format of a weekend
flat rate.
Send email indicating interest to Patrick Harris
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