OVERVIEW - Wisconsin Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Project
The AODA Project Coordinator provides FREE outreach and education to AODA treatment providers/peer support recovery groups about the needs of the Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing population in Wisconsin and how to better serve them. The Project Coordinator also conducts outreach and education to this targeted population to encourage their participation in AODA treatment. Depending on the circumstances, the Project Coordinator can also assist in obtaining sign language interpreters, use of assistive listening devices or printed materials produced in large print for individuals with low vision.
The mission of this project: is to increase access to culturally-sensitive, language-appropriate and accessible AODA treatment / recovery services for persons who are Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing.
Goals
- To increase the understanding and sensitivity of AODA treatment providers / peer support recovery groups on working with this population.
- Educating about, and making available, assistive listening devices (ALDs) to AODA treatment providers / peer support recovery groups - as well as persons who are hard of hearing.
- Educating the Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing population about Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse.
- Increasing accessing to treatment and recovery support group for this population by facilitating access to effective communication.
Program Availability
This is a statewide project. The Project Coordinator can provide assistance anywhere in Wisconsin. The statewide network of Independent Living Centers (ILCs) assists by housing assistive listening devices for loan in their region and making available a meeting room equipped with a room loop. Contact the Project Coordinator first and she will refer persons to their local ILC as appropriate.