DeafCAN! Deaf Community Action Network - DeafBlind SSP Program
Resource Name:DeafCAN! Deaf Community Action Network - DeafBlind SSP Program
address
730 South New Street, West Chester, PA 19382
Eligibility
Individuals with documented significant hearing and vision loss residing
in Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Lebanon, Montgomery,
and Philadelphia counties
Hours
Program hours may vary
call or email for more information.
(484) 477-6498
Voice
Application process
Call or email for information.
Fees
Services free of charge
Service area
Berks, PA
Bucks, PA
Chester, PA
Delaware, PA
Lancaster, PA
Lebanon, PA
Montgomery, PA
Philadelphia, PA
Provides Support Service Providers (SSPs), up to 10 hours monthly, for DeafBlind individuals in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Assists with navigating and communication for shopping, medical appointments, banking, amd meetings with others; dealing with mail, email, phone calls, and other communication; payment of bills; and support during travel, pursuit of employment, and community participation.
Providing organization
DeafCAN! Deaf Community Action Network
DeafCAN! is a social service program for Deaf and hard of hearing individuals and their families. DeafCAN! has case management contracts with Chester & Delaware counties, but also provides services in SE PA for those who are DeafBlind, inmates & returning citizens, and immigrants & refugees (the latter also in Central PA).