News/Events

Support Service Providers Needed

In addition to the need for interpreters and technology, many people who are deafblind require the services of a Support Service Provider (SSP). An SSP is a person who acts as a sighted guide and uses appropriate communication techniques. The SSP must be able to convey visual and audio information in an effective manner, and help orient the individual who is deafblind to a new environment.

VADB is looking for people to volunteer as SSPs at our events or with individual deafblind persons in the community.  Please contact us if you are interested.

Annual Membership Drive

Please support VADB by becoming a member.  Membership dues are only $10.  There are two types of members: "Active" (deafblind Virginians) and "Associate" (everyone else)

To become a member, please download a copy of the VADB Brochure (under the Donations Tab here on the website) and mail as instructed.

Upcoming Events

2023 ANNUAL MEETING

It's time for the VADB 2023 Annual Meeting!!  

Date:    Saturday, October 21, 2023

Place:   Dept. for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)

8004 Franklin Farms Dr., Henrico, VA 23229 (1st Floor)

Time:    10:00 am – 3:00 pm (please arrive by 9:45am)

Cost:     FREE  (Lunch included for in-person attendees)

 The meeting will be in-person this year.  No Zoom option will be offered.

 Agenda to Include:

  • Update on SSP Pilot Program (VDDHH)
  • Update on 2023 VADB DeafBlind Camp of Virginia and plans for 2024
  • Awards
  • Election of VADB Officers for Fall 2023 - Fall 2025 term
  • Workshop on the Basics of Protactile
  • Fun and Social Time!

Please RSVP by September 30, 2023 and let us know:

  1. If you need services such as an interpreter, captioning, audioloop, and/or a Support Service Provider (SSP)
  2. If you have any dietary restrictions (e.g., vegetarian, gluten-free). 

SSPs, greeters & lunch helpers are needed.

 Ways to register, volunteer or get more information:

  1. E-mail us at vadbinc@gmail.com
  2. Call or text Beth Hammer at 804-398-0608 (V)

 

Future Meetings

Check back for additional events as they are planned.