SEATTLE
DEAF-BLIND
SERVICE CENTER
PROFESSIONALS-TO-PROFESSIONALS:
SOLUTION FOCUSED SERVICES
About Our Professional-to-Professional
Services
In growing response to requests from other agencies and companies, we are now providing consultation and training
quality and efficiency.
Our will do just that.
Deaf-Blind Educational Training
Problem: You and your agency will start serving Deaf-Blind individuals and you have no idea how to meet their needs.
Problem: You have a Deaf-Blind client ready to work in a new environment, but the employer doesn't know anything
about Deaf-Blindness.
Problem: Your Deaf-Blind client will move into a new living situation, but the care providers don't understand
the client's needs.
Solution: DBSC Basic Workshops!
Topics include Introduction to Deaf-Blind Culture and Communication, Becoming an Accessible Workplace for the Deaf-Blind
Employee, Effective TTY and Relay Service Communication, Confidentiality: Laws and Ethics for Service Providers
in the Deaf Community, and more.
Workshops may be a one-time event or include follow up advanced sessions. Workshops can also be tailored to suit
individual needs. DBSC will provide an experienced trainer, two professional sign language interpreters, and all
training materials.
Support Service Providers
Problem: Your Deaf-Blind client has a job interview or evaluation. How does your client get there and maneuver
safely through the environment?
Problem: Your Deaf-Blind client needs to purchase employment-appropriate clothing or supplies. How will your client
do the needed shopping?
Problem: Your Deaf-Blind client is ready to go visit employment sites to gather applications and information. How
will your client travel and maneuver the environment?
Solution: Support Service Providers!
DBSC can provide trained Support Service Providers (SSPs) to give transportation and visual information to the
Deaf-Blind person. This includes safe sighted guiding and appropriate environmental information via sign language
or other means. (Note: this role does not take the place of a qualified interpreter for the meeting itself.)
Braille-Related Services
Problem: You want to invite Deaf-Blind people to a meeting. However, you don't know how to reach them. You don't
know what form of print or braille each individual requires. You don't know how to edit your notice for Deaf-Blind
needs, or where to get the notices brailled.
Solution: DBSC Mailing and Brailling Services!
Our confidential statewide list of Deaf-Blind individuals and their reading preferences (large print, braille grade
1 or Grade 2) cannot be released to you. However, we can send your mail out for you. We can produce the materials
in all necessary formats with our in-house equipment. With your approval, we will edit your materials to increase
comprehension.
Braille-Related Services
Problem: Your Deaf-Blind client is ready and motivated to begin braille instruction. However, your client uses
sign language and is not fluent in written English. Who can meet the communication needs and teach valuable functional
braille skills?
Solution: Deaf-Blind Braille Instruction!
Our staff includes braille fluent readers and writers, who are familiar with various levels of English abilities
and how that affects braille use. Our trainers are fluent in American Sign Language and can communicate directly
with your client. Training may include Grade 1 and Grade 2 reading and writing, using a slate and stylus or Perkins
braillewriter, label makers, using refreshable braille displays, and other facets of braille use.
For more information, details and rates, please contact us!