Deaf-Blind Services

​The Deaf-Blind population has been a recognized DORS priority for the past several years. Although the population is relatively small, Deaf-Blind consumers need specialized supports in order to integrate into society and find competitive placement in a career path of their choice.

DORS is committed to expanding existing services for the general population to include Deaf-Blind consumers. Some of these specialized services include receiving braille training from a Deaf-Blind vendor, consumers work with O&M instructors who specialize in working the Deaf-Blind, and receiving Job Coaching from vendors who have been trained to work with Deaf-Blind consumers.

DORS honors communication preferences for their consumers. If you prefer to use ASL to communicate we have Rehabilitation C​ounselors for the Deaf who will work with you.​

Contact:

Deaf-Blind Specialist: Dr. Leo Yates, 410-554-9372
​DORS Office for Blindness & Vision Services: obvs.dors@maryland.gov, 
410-554-9277

Publications​

• Deaf-Blind Community & National Resources for Maryland

Deaf-Blind Organizations

• American Association of the Deaf-Blind
• Connections Beyond Sight and Sound
• ​Helen Keller National Center
  
• iCanConnect
• National Center on Deaf-Blindness