PAHRTNERS

Sign language interpretation and providing information in the field of sign language, education and training related to hearing and speech disabilities and interpretation services for persons who are deaf and hard of hearing; educational communication assessments, namely, assessing communication and language skills and providing training regarding communication and language development in American sign language; training for deaf and hard of hearing people with mental retardation or emotional, behavioral, social and/or developmental problems in the fields of food preparation, cooking, diet, nutrition, exercise, personal hygiene, shopping, money management, use of public transportation and other skills necessary for independent living

Providing housing and residential services and in-home support services for deaf and hard of hearing people with mental retardation or emotional, behavioral, social and/or developmental problems in the nature of providing residential homes and providing guidance, assistance and support with food preparation and cooking

Mental health services, psychiatric evaluation and counseling, psychosocial assessments, psychotherapeutic and rehabilitative treatment, and drug and alcohol treatment, all for people who are deaf or hard of hearing who have emotional, behavioral, social and/or developmental problems, mental retardation or other mental illness; out-patient psychiatric counseling and support for adults, adolescents and children who are deaf, hard of hearing or deaf-blind; group therapy and psychoeducation on topics such as anger management, stress management, conflict resolution, positive coping skills, symptom management, problem solving and expressing emotions, all for people who are deaf or hard of hearing; clinical communication assessments, namely, assessing communication and language skills for purposes of in-home support services for deaf and hard of hearing people with mental retardation or emotional, behavioral, social and/or developmental problems

Providing case management services and advocacy services and in-home support services for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing and who have emotional, behavioral, social and/or developmental problems, mental retardation or other mental illness, namely, coordination of social, physical, medical, dental, legal and psychological services for such persons, coordination of crises support, coordination of access to wellness and recreational activities, and coordination of and linkage to service providers and community resources; providing in-home support services for deaf and hard of hearing people with mental retardation or emotional, behavioral, social and/or developmental problems in the nature of personal shopping and other non-medical assisted living services for personal purposes to help individuals achieve skills necessary for independent living; providing self-advocacy skills and socialization skills for people who are deaf or hard of hearing