Services to Individuals who are Deafblind
BESB provides funding to create opportunities for
recreation, communication, socialization and other services that further
community inclusion for adults age 21 or older who are deafblind. An
individual is considered to be deafblind if his or her vision meets the
statutory definition of legal blindness or impaired vision and the individual’s
hearing is non-functional for the purpose of understanding ordinary
conversation with optimum amplification. Individuals who are deafblind
may request funds for programs they design to provide access to recreation,
communication, socialization and other services that reduces social isolation
and increases involvement in the community. Additionally, organizations,
providers, individuals and other entities may request funds to provide services
to individuals or to groups of individuals who are deafblind.
For more information call 860-602-4000