Deaf-Blind Program | Center for Disabilities - University of South Dakota

Provides technical assistance, training, and resources to families and service providers of children (birth - 21) with varying levels of both hearing and vision loss. Services are geared toward improving educational outcomes for children of all ages in order to help prepare them for eventual transition into adulthood. Technical assistance and support services include: Understanding vision and hearing loss Developing communication skills Using accommodations and technology Assisting with the development of educational plans and meaningful strategies Daily living skills and transitioning across life stages Trainings include: on-site on-line (Dakota cohorts training in deaf-blindness) Information and resources Include: guides and handbooks, links to state and national resources, Wegner library resources, deaf-blind topic pages

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211 South Dakota

Physical Address

1400 W. 22nd Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57105

Hours

8:00am - 5:00pm (CT), Monday - Friday

Application process

Call or visit website for information.

Eligibility

Birth - 21 years of age with a combination of hearing and vision loss. Services also are available to families, school districts, and other service providers.

Agency info

Center for Disabilities - University of South Dakota

Improve the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families across the state of South Dakota, the region and nationally.