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Project

Hawai`i & Pacific Deaf-Blind Consortium

Center:

AS-PB- Pacific Basin Program (AS & CNMI), UCEDD

Fiscal Year:

2025

Contact Information:

Mellanie Lee
[email protected]
808-945-1437

Project Description:

Hawai`i & Pacific Deaf-Blind Consortium recognizes the need to support individuals, ages zero to 21, who are Deaf-Blind, and their families. The goal of the project is to increase the capacity, of service providers, in the provision of services specific to individuals who are Deaf-Blind. The project provides TA as well as ongoing training. Each Pacific region has a liaison who works withe the CDS team to assure that families and individuals are provided with appropriate training and support.

Keyword(s):

Deaf-Blind, Combined Vision and Hearing Loss, Technical Assistance

Core Function(s):

Training Trainees, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training

Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention, Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Assistive Technology, Other - Cultural Diversity, Other - Leadership, Other

Target Audience:

Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote, Urban, Territory, Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State, Regional, International

Funding Source:

Federal

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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