DEAFBLIND STATE CENTRE (DbSC), formerly known as State Learning Centre (SLC) is one of the projects run by UMA EDUCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL SOCIETY among many projects. It is the only Centre in AP state providing services to the Deaf blind for the last 14 years with the support of SENSE INTERNATIONAL INDIA and APPI (Azim Premji Philanthropic Initiatives).

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His project is exclusively meant to provide Rehabilitation services to persons with Deafblindness and MSI. DbSC has been providing special education and varied services through centre-based, home-based and through community based by well-qualified and well-trained educators specialised in varied disabilities. We also support services to various NGOs, SSA/Bhavitha Centres, schools and special schools within the state. DbSC has been taking the initiatives in identification, screening, clinical and functional assessment (vision and hearing), and early screening (baby screening) in collaboration with Sri Kiran Eye Hospital and Government General Hospital.

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Objectives:

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• To create awareness on Deafblindness throughout Andhra Pradesh by conducting Seminars, Workshops and Training to Anganwadi teachers, NGOs, SSA IERTS, Medical and Paramedical workers and to ASHA workers.

• To provide Special education, vocational and support services to all individuals with Deafblindness in collaboration with various NGOs, SSA and Special schools.

• To conduct awareness camps all over the state to identify individuals with Deafblindness

• To train and qualify more Professionals under Tthe eachers Training Centre(TTC) in Diploma Special Education Deafblindness (D.Ed SE Db)

• To provide Rehabilitation services for Deaf blind persons.

Services Offered

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• Comprehensive Clinical and Functional Assessment

• Medical and Therapeutic Interventions

• Special Education

• Support services to other NGOs, SSA and Special schools for children with deafblindness 

• To Provide Centre and Home Based services

• Providing Assistive Devices, Aids, and Appliances

• Counselling and Guidance

• Vocational Rehabilitation

• Parents Training

• Orientation and Mobility Training

• Providing Medical and Nutritional support.

• Providing IGA(Income Generation Activity)

• Teacher training - Diploma in Special Education Deafblind.

• Conducted CRE programs at various districts for RCI-registered professionals.