Presented by Alex Velez DSB Representative Services that are available for Vision Loss Blind and DeafBlind Individuals NC Division of Services for the Blind 1 The goal of the Division of Services for the Blind helps people who are visually impaired blind and deafblind reach their ID: 912766
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NCDHHS – Division of Services for the Blind
Presented by: Alex Velez, DSB RepresentativeServices that are available for Vision Loss, Blind and DeafBlind Individuals
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The goal of the Division of Services for the Blind helps people who are visually impaired, blind and deafblind reach their goals of employment and independence”
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Slide3Application
* M
eet and discuss with applicants our DSB Services
* Determine if applicants want our DSB Services* If yes, do intake application
* Request vision loss documentations
* Set up vision loss assessment appointments
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Slide4Determine Eligibility
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All clients must be determined eligible to receive DSB Services* Disability creating impediments to employment are factors for
eligibility decision
* May not have enough of medical documentation to qualify for
our program
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Slide5Develop Plan
* Individual
Plan for Employment (IPE)* Outlines what DSB services will do and what the clients will do
* Ensures that everyone understands what the other person is responsible for
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Slide6Implement Plan
Services focusing on Disability
* Vocational assessments * Career counseling
* DeafBlind
Services * Low vision services
* Assistive technology assessments
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Slide7List of possible services
* Physical Restoration – medical surgery needs
* Adaptive modifications
* Training – two-year, four-year college/university training
* Training – Vocational or Work Adjustment Training * Referrals to external resources
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Slide8Job
Placement
* Employment Marketing Skills Class
* Assistance with Resume, Application, Interviewing and soft skills * On the job training
* Accommodations on the job site – technology modifications
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Slide9Employed
* Focus counseling and guidance on disability in workplace
* Job retention and accommodations
* Interpreter services * Job coaching services
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Slide10Case Closure
* Client has been working 90 days
* Stabilized and doing well on the job during the supported employment phase
* No additional services needed or required * Client agrees to close the case
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Slide11Follow up
* Some clients require long term follow up
* Supported employment through approved Community Rehabilitation Program Centers
* Work Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA) requires one year post closure follow up
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Slide12Helen Keller was asked if she would rather be deaf or blind
See her response
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“Blindness cuts us off from things, but deafness cuts us off from people.” (
http://library.gallaudet.edu/dr/faq-helen-keller.html)
Slide13Questions?
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NCDSB is available to all 100 counties of North Carolina
DSB Administration Office
919-527-6700
866-222-1546
www.ncdhhs.gov/dsb