DBMAT recognizes that people who are deaf-blind multihandicapped will benefit from the provision of Quality Intervener Services lifelong. When intervener services are provided from the age of diagnosis, the person who is deaf-blind multihandicapped is most likely to develop to their full potential with an abundance of "Moments of Joy", (as defined by Dr. Jan van Dijk). As the person who is deaf-blind grows, his/her needs will change, but quality intervener services will always be required.
The DBMAT Board recognizes their primary goal is to advocate for quality Intervention to be available to all deaf-blind individuals who could benefit from it, until it is it is a viable option legally allowable to all who want to request it. The commitment to this goal began during their Board meeting, held on June 9, 2006 and continues to be a primary focus today. In addition to the primary goal, we advocate for all deaf-blind individuals to have access to the services applicable for their individual needs.
It is DBMAT's vision to provide to individuals who are deaf-blind multihandicapped, as well as their families, access to other members, training opportunities, social events, as well as resources for which we maintain or have the ability to direct our members to.
Region 4 - HOUSTON
George & Christine Givens
(281) 370-8195
[email protected]
REGION 5 - BEAUMONT
Jo Ann & Guy Priddy
(409) 722-7016
[email protected]
, TX
Accessible Location: No
Type of Organization | Nonprofit (501c3) |
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Categories | Advocacy, Conferences, Disability Specific, Emotional Support, Other |
Services offered in Spanish? | No |
Newsletter? | yes |
Child Care Available? | No |
Age Range | All Ages |
Disability Categories | Medical Condition, Physical Disability |
Does this organization belong to all disabilities? | No |
This organization belongs to these diagnoses | Deafness |
Is this a statewide service? | yes |
Website | http://www.dbmat-tx.org/ |
Contact Name | George & Christine Givens |
Email Address | [email protected] |
Phone Number | (281) 370-81 |