Missouri   Deafblind

Technical Assistance Project

Purpose 

The purpose of the Missouri Deafblind Technical Assistance Project is to develop partnerships, coordinate service networking and provide systematic training. Technical assistance, training and resources are available for individuals with vision and hearing impairment (birth through 22 years of age), their families and service providers. Services are coordinated with local education agencies, adult service providers and deafblind task forces to enhance networking and to build expertise in the community. 

Services 

·        Assistance in the identification and tracking of children with deafblindness

·        Missouri Deafblind Census

·       On-site technical assistance and consultation on assessment, education and    employment

·        In-service training on specific content areas

·        Active state and local deafblind task forces

·        Transition assistance including personal futures planning

·        Parent training including a home program for children birth through 5 years (MoSPIN)

·        Parent-to-Parent Networking

·        Early childhood training, such as VIISA and INSITE workshops

·        Deafblind coursework, such as Hand-In-Hand

All services are free and statewide. 

For additional information regarding the Missouri Deafblind Technical Assistance Project contact: 

Susan Bonner, Coordinator, Missouri Deafblind Technical Assistance Project

Missouri School for the Blind

3815 Magnolia Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri 63110

314-776-4320 ext. 255 or e-mail

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to Department programs may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building , Title IX Coordinator, Jean Cole, 5^th floor, 205 Jefferson Street , Jefferson City , Missouri 65102-0480 ; telephone number 573-751-4581. 

MISSOURI DEAFBLIND TASKFORCES AND EMPLOYMENT TEAMS

TASKFORCE CHAIRS

Southwest Missouri Deafblind Task Force