Offers respite/day care services for deaf-blind people & their families. The Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) Deaf Blind Extended Supports (DBES) unit provides services to consumers who are deaf blind and or legally blind with cognitive issues. Counselors are skilled in the basic use of American Sign Language (ASL) and or a variety… Continue Reading Deaf Blind Extended Supports [...]
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Deaf Blind Extended Supports
Removed 2/19/25 BAS. Duplicate record. Offers respite/day care services for deaf-blind people & their families. Wheelchair Ramps, Elevators, Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms, Near Public Transportation Massachusetts Commission for the Blind 3 – 4, 5 – 8, 9 – 13, 14 – 18, 19 – 22, 23 – 59, 60 + Boston Lesli Baker Johnson… Continue Reading Deaf Blind Extended Supports [...]
Deaf Services
We believe the best way to serve deaf individuals with disabilities is to honor the culture and values of the Deaf community. In all of our programs, we employ highly competent and experienced deaf professionals and prioritize access to communication and comprehensive training for all, deaf and hearing alike. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Deaf Respite… Continue Reading Deaf Services [...]
Deaf-Blind Community Access Network (DBCAN)
The DeafBlind Community Access Network (DBCAN) program works to empower DeafBlind people to increase and sustain their independence in the community. DBCAN’s services are available to DeafBlind adults in Massachusetts. DBCAN matches DeafBlind adults with trained Providers who assist with accomplishing everyday tasks, such as: reading mail and other printed materials, exercising and participating… Continue Reading Deaf-Blind Community Access Network (DBCAN) [...]
Deaf-Blind Information & Family Resources
Improving services, results, and quality of life for children and youth who are deafblind. National Center on Deaf-Blindness Birth to 3, 3 – 4, 5 – 8, 9 – 13, 14 – 18, 19 – 22, 23 – 59, 60 + Monmouth Tracy Evans-Luiselli support@nationaldb.org 503-838-8150 503-838-8328 18917 Deaf-Blind Information & Family Resources Information/Referral,… Continue Reading Deaf-Blind Information & Family Resources [...]
Deaf-Blind Support
AADB is a national consumer organization of, by, and for deaf-blind Americans and their supporters. “Deaf-blind” includes all types and degrees of dual vision and hearing loss. Information Clearinghouse: has Information, referral and technical assistance on topics related to deaf-blindness. American Association of the Deaf-Blind Birth to 3, 3 – 4, 5 – 8,… Continue Reading Deaf-Blind Support [...]
Deaf/Blind Residential Placement Program
Residential placements services for Deaf/Blind consumers. Social and Vocational Rehabilitation services. Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms, Elevators Massachusetts Commission for the Blind 19 – 22, 23 – 59, 60 + Boston Lesli Baker Johnson DeafBlind@mass.gov 617-626-7537 617-626-7483 800-392-6450 1153 Deaf/Blind Residential Placement Program Housing, Jobs, Vocational 1) Boston Case Management, Group Homes, Job Training, Skills… Continue Reading Deaf/Blind Residential Placement Program [...]
Deaf/Hard of Hearing Independent Living Program
A non-profit Independent Living Center serving people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in Central Massachusetts. We provide skills training, peer mentoring, problem solving assistance, advocacy, crisis intervention, outreach and community education, education/social events, volunteer/internship program, assistive device training/loaner program. Wheelchair Ramps, Elevators, Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms, Near Public Transportation, Medical Needs, Sign… Continue Reading Deaf/Hard of Hearing Independent Living Program [...]
DeafBlind Extended Supports Unit
The Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) Deaf Blind Extended Supports (DBES) unit provides services to people who are deaf blind and or legally blind with cognitive issues. We have counselors who are skilled in the basic use of American Sign Language (ASL) and or a variety of alternate communication (AAC) methods. Services include… Continue Reading DeafBlind Extended Supports Unit [...]
Deafblind Program
The Deafblind School offers comprehensive educational services to students ages 3-22 who are deafblind. The education and training of the children incorporate a developmental approach, stressing language and communication development, individualized instruction, and age appropriate curriculum in a total communication environment. The School offers curricula in pre-academics/preschool, early academics, functional academics/vocational, and skills for… Continue Reading Deafblind Program [...]
