Sign up NOW for Fall 2023 – Spring 2024!
Austin DB YEA! is designed for youth and young adults:
- Ages 14 – 22, in high school and 18+ programs
- Living in Austin or surrounding areas
- Who have combined vision and hearing loss
- With a broad range of communication modalities, including:
- Direct access to English and American Sign Language
- Object and picture systems
- Translation services are provided for Cued Speech and Spanish
DeafBlind instructors and mentors will provide in-person and remote training activities in the following core areas:
- Developing and maintaining autonomy
- Self-adjustments to vision and hearing challenges
- Travel skills and resources
- Independent living skills
- Communication and adaptive strategies
- Support systems for employment and social settings
- Community and social engagement
- Post-secondary education and employment options
Please fill out the following contact form to sign up for or ask questions about Austin DB YEA!: