The program supports DeafBlind infants, children, youth, and adults in the community. Interveners provide consistent one-to-one support for DeafBlind people in multiple areas including communication, socialization, and community integration. Eligible DeafBlind people and their families or caregivers can receive 14 hours of Community Intervener Program support each month.
Community Intervener Program Flyer
Who qualifies for this program?
Children under 22 with a documented combined vision and hearing loss, and Colorado residency.
DeafBlind individuals older than 22 qualify if they need assistance with:
- Making independent decisions
- Accessing the community independently
What is an intervener?
An intervener is a professional who:
- Works consistently one-to-one with a DeafBlind individual
- Has specialized skills and training to support empowerment, social skill development, communication skill development, and more
Interveners do WITH, not for
Things interveners do:
- Share visual and/or auditory information that might be missing or incomplete
- Support the individual in developing a communication system that is accessible to them
- Promote community integration and participation
- Grow a trusting relationship and promote social and emotional well-being
- Interveners do with, not for!
Interveners are NOT for:
- Respite care
- Medical care or nursing
- Housekeeping or cleaning
- Transportation or driving
- Chores or errands
Interveners can go almost anywhere:
- Your home
- Recreation center
- Religious services
- Community events
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Family outings
- And more!