Virtual Summer Assessment Program for Deaf-Blind Youth
Pre-Employment Services for Transition-Age Youth Who Are Deaf-Blind
The Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults is providing a Virtual Summer Assessment Program during the months of June, July and August.
The assessment program offers a comprehensive virtual assessment designed to offer information and practical experience to expand participant’s awareness, knowledge, skill and confidence.
The eight-week Virtual Summer Assessment Program will offer opportunities to gain knowledge and experience in the following areas:
- Career and Job Exploration
- Virtual Worksite Tours
- Workplace Readiness Skills
- Counseling on Post-Secondary Education
- Adaptive Technology
- Self-Advocacy – Facilitate IEP
- Orientation & Mobility
- Low Vision and Audiology
- Communication
Along with the assessment areas, participants may choose to join peer-learning groups such as:
- Emergency Preparedness
- Living on Your Own
- Savvy Shopper
- Coping with COVID-19 Support Group
- Advocacy in the Deaf-Blind World.
More information is on the assessment flyer (accessible Word flyer is here).
For more details, visit the HKNC website.