What does "interpreting environmental information" mean in the context of an SSP's role?

describing what is happening: ex. peoples actions or street signs

How can an SSP help a deafblind person access information from a public announcement?

by interpreting the anoucnement directly to the deafblind individual

What communication methods might an SSP need to be proficient in?

american sign language and tactile sign language

What is the primary role of a support service provider (SSP) for a deafblind individual?

to provide interpreting and sighted guide services

Name one way an SSP might help a deafblind person navigate an unfamiliar place.

guiding them physcially and describing obstacles and landmarks

Why is trust important between a deafblind individual and their SSP?

the deafblind person relies on the SSP for crucial info and guidance

What does the term "deafblind" mean?

A person with a combined hearing and vision loss

What is a key difference between an SSP and a sign language interpreter?

SSP focuses on providing communiative assistance and sighted guide

What kind of training might an SSP receive?

guide techniques and communication methods for deafblind individuals

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What does "interpreting environmental information" mean in the context of an SSP's role?
Telling the deafblind person what the weather is like.
explaining scientific concepts about the environment
reading environmental news reports
describing what is happening: ex. peoples actions or street signs
2
How can an SSP help a deafblind person access information from a public announcement?
by interpreting the anoucnement directly to the deafblind individual
by ignoring the anouncement
by writing a long report on the anouncemnt after its over
by asking somone to explain it later
3
Do SSPs primarily work in an office setting? (Yes=true/No=false)
False
True
4
What is one personal quality that would be beneficial for an SSP to possess?
dependence, so the deafblind person always needs them
dependence, as they perform all tasks
independence
neither, its about control
5
What communication methods might an SSP need to be proficient in?
speaking only and writing notes
american sign language and tactile sign language
reading minds and ancient languages
telepathy and morse code
6
What is the primary role of a support service provider (SSP) for a deafblind individual?
to make their life descisions
to provide interpreting and sighted guide services
to perform houshold chores for them
to offer financial advice
7
Name one way an SSP might help a deafblind person navigate an unfamiliar place.
giving them a map to study
carrying them through the space
guiding them physcially and describing obstacles and landmarks
yelling directions from a distance
8
Why is trust important between a deafblind individual and their SSP?
it helps the SSP control the deafblind person's life
it ensures the deafblind person pays on time
its not important, as long as the job gets done
the deafblind person relies on the SSP for crucial info and guidance
9
Is an SSP the same as a personal care attendant? (Yes=true/No=false)
False
True
10
True or False: All deafblind individuals communicate in the same way.
True
False
11
Do SSPs make decisions for deafblind individuals? (Yes/No)
False
True
12
Do SSP's provide medical care? true=yes false=no
False
True
13
What does the term "deafblind" mean?
a person who can hear but cannot see
A person with a combined hearing and vision loss
anperson who was born deaf and became blind later on
a person who is completly deaf and completly blind
14
What is a key difference between an SSP and a sign language interpreter?
there is no difference, the jobs are interchangable
SSP focuses on providing communiative assistance and sighted guide
SSP only work with hearing people while interpreter work with deaf people.
A sign language interpreter also provides medical care.
15
What kind of training might an SSP receive?
how to be a professional driver
advanced medical degrees
cooking and cleaning courses
guide techniques and communication methods for deafblind individuals
16
Is it important for an SSP to be patient? (Yes=true/No=false)
False
True
17
SSPs always drive their clients.
False
True

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