Services are highly individualized based on consumer needs, program eligibility, and availability of funds, but may include:
- Case management and advocacy
- Information and referral to community resources and other state agencies
- Referrals for orientation and mobility
- Rehabilitation teaching
- Adaptive technology and training
- Low vision aids
- Support with communication access and safety alert systems
- Respite
- Homemaker services
- Family flex funding
- Recreation and campership funding
- Referrals to DeafBlind Community Access Network (DBCAN)
- Referrals to DeafBlind Contact Center
- Community/center-based day supports
- Vocational counseling and guidance
- Assessment of vocational/prevocational needs
- Explaining and discussing interests, career paths, and options regarding work. This may also include practical skill building, resume and cover letter writing, assistance completing job applications, and mock interviews.
- College/university: Funding per semester based on FAFSA’s eligibility and determination of unmet need. Funding for books and supplies is also available.
- Job readiness training and placement services including referral to community agencies specialized in DeafBlind employment supports
Upon transition from the school district, DBES counselors serve DeafBlind consumers turning age 22 and requiring intensive 24/7 residential placement supports in Massachusetts. MCB relies on state funding to provide residential services
to these consumers.
Contact
Phone
Toll Free/Voice
Call Lesli Baker Johnson, Toll Free/Voice at 1-800-392-6450
Videophone (VP)
Call Lesli Baker Johnson, Videophone (VP) at 857-366-4198
Address
600 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111