Sign Support Professional
Provided by: Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
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- American Sign Language Class
- Assistive Devices (2 locations)
- Children Communicating, Connecting, in Community, Preschool
- Community Services (2 locations)
- Computerized Note-taking Services (2 locations)
- Discount Hearing Aid Battery Program (2 locations)
- Early Childhood and Family Services (2 locations)
- Interpreting Services (2 locations)
- Sign Support Professional (2 locations)
- Vocational Services (2 locations)
Service Description
Assists d/Deaf, Deafened, Deaf-Blind, Deaf-Plus or Hard of Hearing individuals who require additional ASL language support. SSPs assess the needs of learners to help improve their communication skills. SSPs help people to build relationships with friends, families, professionals, and others.
Services that may be provided:
- Helping individuals communicate with others
- Teaching ASL to clients connected to SDHH
- Providing awareness training
- Adapting learning materials to a person’s abilities
- Creating opportunities to empower people to become more independent
- Hosting community events to promote inclusion
- Recognizing and respecting individual supports required
- Advocating with and for d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing clients and the community
Eligibility
d/Deaf, Deafened, Deaf-Blind, Deaf-Plus or Hard of Hearing individuals who require additional ASL language support
Application Process
Contact a Sign Support Professional staff member:
Krissy Haines (Saskatoon)
E-mail: krissy@sdhhs.com
Rae-Mairi Richardson (Regina)
E-mail: raemairi@sdhhs.com
Fees
None
Service Website
www.sdhhs.com/2020/12/11/sign-support-professional/
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Coverage Area
Regina, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Languages Offered
English, American Sign Language
SDHHS Saskatoon
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- American Sign Language Class
- Assistive Devices (2 locations)
- Children Communicating, Connecting, in Community, Preschool
- Community Services (2 locations)
- Computerized Note-taking Services (2 locations)
- Discount Hearing Aid Battery Program (2 locations)
- Early Childhood and Family Services (2 locations)
- Interpreting Services (2 locations)
- Sign Support Professional (2 locations)
- Vocational Services (2 locations)
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SDHHS Regina
2343 Broad Street
Regina SK S4P 1Y9 -
SDHHS Saskatoon
511 1st Avenue North
Unit 3
Saskatoon SK S7K 1X5
Location Info
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 12:00 pm (noon), 12:30 - 4:00 pm
Accessibility
Wheelchair access - front or side or back doors; Wheelchair access - ramps; Wheelchair access - washrooms (at least one)
Skype: saskatoonsdhhs
Facetime: sdhhsapple@icloud.com
Text: 306-229-2010
Fax: 306-665-7746
TTY: 306-665-6575
Toll-Free: 1-800-667-6575
Business Line: 306-665-6575
Saskatoon
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