SECTION 612:10-7-205. Services to persons who are deaf-blind

(a)   Overview of services. Because of the overwhelming impact upon the individual with a combination disability of deafness and blindness, a multiple disciplinary approach is needed to adequately serve these individuals. Unique problems in mobility and communication can cause severe social, recreational, academic deprivation and long term prevocational training may be necessary. Persons who are deaf-blind are capable of competitive employment and the counselor will carefully evaluate expected employment outcomes.

(b)   Deaf-Blindness Specialist. To promote and coordinate appropriate services for persons with dual losses of vision and hearing, the Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired employs a Deaf-Blindness Specialist. This specialist works with counselors, rehabilitation teachers and others who provide services directly to clients who are deaf-blind. A major role served by this specialist is coordinating services and ensuring dialogue among schools, programs, agencies and organizations serving the deaf and blind.

[Source: Added at 10 Ok Reg 4633, eff 9-1-93 (emergency); Added at 11 Ok Reg 2449, eff 7-1-94; Amended at 14 Ok Reg 3738, eff 9-10-97 (emergency); Amended at 15 Ok Reg 2904, eff 7-1-98; Amended at 16 Ok Reg 1711, eff 4-13-99 (emergency); Amended at 16 Ok Reg 2590, eff 7-1-99; Amended at 20 Ok Reg 1771, eff 7-1-03; Amended at 32 Ok Reg 1278, eff 8-27-15; Amended at 34 Ok Reg 1994, eff 9-11-17; Amended at 37 Ok Reg 2135, eff 9-11-20]