Delaware Department of Health and Social Services #HSS-26-020A

Delaware DHSS Solicits Facilitated Communication Services for Deaf Residents

This opportunity from the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), Division of Developmental Disabilities Services (DDDS), seeks vendors to enhance communication for Deaf individuals in residential habilitation settings. - Government Buyer: - Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) - Division of Developmental Disabilities Services (DDDS) - Products/Services Requested: - Facilitated communication services for Deaf service recipients - Includes facilitating communication between Deaf residents, housemates, and staff - Education for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) on Deaf Culture and functional American Sign Language (ASL) vocabulary - Explicit exclusion of traditional direct interpreter services - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with all relevant State and Federal laws, rules, and policies - Submission requirements: signed transmittal letter, executive summary, vendor forms, confidential information (if applicable), and project cost proposal based on hourly rates - Full scope of work detailed in Appendix B of the solicitation documents

Description

The solicitation is for providing facilitated communication opportunities for Deaf service recipients receiving residential habilitation services through DDDS, including education for Direct Support Professionals about Deaf Culture and functional ASL vocabulary. The services are not traditional direct interpreter services. Vendors must comply with all applicable State and Federal laws, rules, policies, and procedures. The full scope of work is detailed in Appendix B of the solicitation documents.

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