No. The Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing has information on their website pertaining to hearing aids and possible funding options. Please see this website for this information:
There are eight independent living centers in the state of Wisconsin. They provide assistance with obtaining low income housing. Link below provides the list of centers available.
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/disabilities/physical/ilcs-contact.htm
Should you have the dual sensory loss of vision and hearing and reside in Milwaukee County, the Center for Deaf-Blind Persons can assist with your housing search.
The Center provides computer training to individuals who are D/deaf/hard of hearing with low vision, blind/visually impaired and hard of hearing, having problems with both hearing and vision, and deaf-blind.
The Center has a contract with the Department of Workforce Development-Division of Vocational Rehabilitation to provide job placement services in Milwaukee County to consumers who are Deaf, deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired, or deaf-blind. When working with your DVR Counselor in developing your Individual Plan for Employment (IPE), you will be provided with a list of job placement vendors. If you select this agency, our Employment Specialists will work with you to find a job.
Every Monday at 2:15 p.m. the Center has a peer support group. This is an opportunity to meet others who are deaf-blind, share experiences/information, and discuss various obstacles that people who are deaf-blind encounter and how best to resolve them.
There is a social group that meets every month except January. Events are planned by individuals who are deafblind and are usually the second Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
In Wisconsin there are two telecommunication equipment programs available to one who is deafblind. One is TEPP – Telephone Equipment Purchase Program and the other is iCanConnect (iCC). These programs provide telecommunications equipment. If you need equipment for face-to-face communication, other options need exploring.
For information on the TEPP program, please visit the following website:
http://psc.wi.gov/consumerInfo/assistancePrograms/tepp/tepp-ind.htm
For information on the iCanConnect program, please visit this website:
For individuals who are D/deaf/hard of hearing with low vision, blind/visually impaired and hard of hearing, having problems with both hearing and vision, and deaf-blind may benefit from the services of a Support Service Provider (SSP). This person provides the assistance needed to further empower your independence.
- What volunteer opportunities do you have?
Extra hands are always welcomed, especially at the monthly social events that usually meet the second Saturday of the month. Other opportunities could be in outreach and the provision of support services.
No. The Center is a training facility and does not have a retail component.
No. We pride ourselves on being a community based organization. Individuals reside in the community and this agency provides the support and training needed to aid them with their independence.
YES! Outreach is vital in aiding the general population in understanding this unique disability and providing the support needed for one to maintain independence.
We do not charge individuals directly for our services. The Center is a nonprofit 501(c) 3 organization. Whenever possible, we bill agencies for our services and write grants to offset the costs of providing direct services. Cash donations are accepted.
No. If needed, measures are taken to assist with transportation arrangements.
Sign language and braille instruction may be provided to individuals with the dual sensory loss of vision and hearing – D/deaf/hard of hearing with low vision, blind/visually impaired and hard of hearing, having problems with both hearing and vision, and deaf-blind. This is contingent upon the individual and his/her needs and/or desires.
No. We do not sell any products.
More common causes of deaf-blindness are:
- Usher Syndrome and other genetic conditions
- Congenital Rubella Syndrome
- Illness such as meningitis
- Injury due to auto accident, war, et cetera
- Aging process
- Congenital blindness with acquired hearing loss resulting from disease, kidney failure, prescription or illicit drugs, and exposure to loud sounds over time
- Congenital deafness with acquired vision loss resulting from macular degeneration, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and tumors