[nfb-db] Florida Support Service Program Training Workshop - Orlando

[Marsha Drenth]

Darlene, 
Thank you for your responds. You answered the question I was asking. But what I guess I am asking also is, do states have any way to actively interact with other states to share knowledge, information, treaining methods, and the like? Like for example is there a main website? Or a SSP state coordinator email list? For example, if I were a state coordinator for one of the 30 states that does not have a SSP program but wanted to get ahold of other states that do have an SSP program, where do people find this information? Like with interpretors, there is a registery, is there the same for SSP? Perhaps I should be asking this question on the AADB list. 
Thanks, 


Marsha drenth  
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> On Mar 23, 2014, at 10:26 AM, "Darlene Laibl-Crowe" <dlaiblcrowe at att.net> wrote:
> 
> Actually, we have consulted with several other states before we began to
> form our program.  Also, we've had much feedback from HKNC.  Currently there
> are over 30 states that have SSP programs.  We have tailored our program
> from the Seattle program.  
> 
> Each program have been very willing to share and assist us as we have moved
> forward.  There is much to do and it is flourishing.  We currently have 35
> SSPs in our database and 55 Deaf Blind Floridians in our Registry.  We also
> implemented the No Deaf Blind Floridian Left Behind Registry campaign in
> hopes of gaining more numbers to approach funders, legislators and to
> collaborate with other agencies.  We have several agencies who are very
> supportive of what we are doing.  
> 
> One of those are the Lighthouses throughout Florida.  The workshop next
> month will be at the Lighthouse of Central Florida in Orlando.  
> 
> It takes teamwork and collaboration for success.  Like Helen Keller said
> 'Alone we can do little but together we can do much'; FDBA is very willing
> to work with other agencies, states.  
> 
> Thanks for inquiring, Marsha, and I hope your journey at HKNC continues to
> be a success!!
> 
> (smile)
> Darlene
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2014 10:00 AM
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> Subject: Re: [nfb-db] Florida Support Service Program Training Workshop -
> Orlando
> 
> Darlene,
> Thanks for posting this. I see in your email signature that your FL SSP
> coordinator. Which leads me to my question. Are you connected to other SSP
> coordinators around the country, like in other states? There might be a need
> to connect all of the coordinators, to have some unity in trainings,
> materials, programs and so on. 
> Very curiously, 
> 
> Marsha drenth
> Sent with my IPhone 
> 
>>> On Mar 22, 2014, at 7:07 PM, "Darlene Laibl-Crowe" <dlaiblcrowe at att.net>
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Florida Residents: 
>> 
>> This announcement is for sighted individuals who are interested in 
>> becoming Support Service Provider (SSP), who will sight-guide, assist 
>> in communication needs (sign or voice), relay visual information and 
>> provide information for Deaf-Blind Floridians.
>> 
>> Attached is a copy of our next FSSP Training Workshop.  
>> 
>> Please go to our website for further information.  
>> 
>> SPREAD THE WORD!
>> 
>> Darlene Laibl-Crowe
>> 
>> FSSP Coordinator
>> Florida Deaf-Blind Association                               
>> dlcrowe at fssp.fldeafblind.org
>> (386) 546-5706
>> www.fldeafblind.org
>> 
>> RELAYING SELF-SUFFICIENCY
>> 
>> 'Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through 
>> experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision 
>> cleared, ambition inspired, and success achieved'
>>                                                               ~ Helen 
>> Keller
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> <2014FSSP Flyer ORL.pdf>
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