Deaf-Blind Program

Seattle Lighthouse’s nationally renowned Deaf-Blind Program includes the following programs:

TTC instrustructor Di Black (left) with student Jenne Chalfant (right)Deaf-Blind Technology Training Center: Our Technology Training Center (TTC) serves the Deaf-Blind community in building skills through the use of computer and assistive technology. The TTC offers training on up-to-date assistive technologies for both work and independent living.

Retreat participants Paul Simonich (left) and Scott Oberg (center) riding bicycles with volunteer Gabe Shalit (right)Deaf-Blind Retreat: Our week-long Annual Deaf-Blind Retreat is an opportunity for Deaf-Blind people from throughout the United States to come together and learn from one another. The retreat offers an array of activities, workshops, resources, and information in a completely accessible environment.

Interpreter Brenda Aron (right) translates for Deaf-Blind Community Class student Ken Sting (left) during a session at Seattle Central Community CollegeDeaf-Blind Community Classes: Deaf-Blind community classes provide a forum giving members of the Deaf-Blind community access to basic information unavailable in their everyday lives. Students connect with each other, learn leadership and presentation skills, explore a wide range of subjects, and help American Sign Language interpreters develop Deaf-Blind interpreting skills.

Deaf-Blind Independent Living Skills Training and Education: These classes create opportunities for Deaf-Blind people to establish and maintain independent lives through personal and home management techniques, communication support, and use of community services.

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