The Oklahoma Deaf-Blind Technical Assistance Project (OKDBTAP)

Project Services Information
Oklahoma Deaf-Blind Technical Assistance Project provides technical assistance to children, families, SoonerStart, Oklahoma Public Schools, or other agencies serving students with deaf-blindness at no cost.

We provide various types of technical assistance (TA) including web conferencing, site visits, classroom observation, telephone TA, research/evidence based materials, in-service workshops, statewide training, and networking.

Who is Eligible for Services?

• Individuals from birth through age 21 who are deaf-blind.
• Family members and care providers of individuals who are deaf-blind.
• Personnel from public and private schools, agencies who serve persons who are deaf-blind and family members. 

Children who qualify for services must have a loss in both vision and hearing.  Very few children who qualify for the census are totally deaf or blind.  Qualified individuals may have additional disabilities, such as:  intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, or medical conditions. 

If you can identify with one of the following conditions under the Degree of Vision Loss column below AND one of conditions listed under the Hearing Loss column below, please refer this child to the Oklahoma Deaf-Blind Technical Assistance Project. 

Degree of Vision Loss:
 

1. Low Vision (visual acuity of 20/70 to 20/200)
2. Legally Blind (visual acuity of 20/200 or less or field restriction of 20 degrees)
3. Light Perception Only
4. Totally Blind
5. Cortical Visual Impairment – CVI
6. Diagnosed Progressive Loss
7. Further Testing Needed
8. Documented Functional Vision Loss

Hearing Loss:

1. Mild (26-40 dB loss)
2. Moderate (41-55 dB loss)
3. Moderately Severe (56-70 dB loss)
4. Severe (71-90 dB loss)
5. Profound (91+ dB loss)
6. Diagnosed Progressive Loss
7. Further Testing Needed
8. Documented Functional Hearing Loss
9. Cochlear Implants
10. Auditory Neuropathy
11. Central Auditory Processing Disorder