Find a Trainer

Since 2010, more than 250 deaf and hard of hearing advocacy specialists have been trained as DSAT Consumer Trainers.  This group of individuals possesses the knowledge of and passion for advocacy, their desire to provide advocacy training, and
for their access to the Deaf Community and consumers of vocational rehabilitation. Fourteen members of this group are referred to as DSAT Master Trainers. In addition to providing consumer trainings, they are qualified to conduct train-the-trainer
trainings to deaf, hard of hearing and deaf-blind individuals interested in becoming a DSAT Consumer Trainer.

Trainer Attributes and Qualifications

Based on the effective practices findings of Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD), the DSAT curriculum is designed as a peer-led training. In addition to this strong preference for Deaf, hard of hearing and Deaf-blind trainers, trainers
must also have: • Native level fluency in ASL • A strong knowledge of and ongoing exposure to the Deaf community • A working knowledge of the target audience’s needs • In-depth knowledge of local, state and national resources • Ability to translate written
contents into communication modes and/or language choices appropriate for participants.

Directory of DSAT Consumer and Master Trainers

DSAT Master Trainers with NCIEC DSAT Workteam Members

The Directory below lists DSAT Consumer Trainers. In addition, those DSAT Consumer Trainers who are Master Trainers are also identified in the Directory. Many of these individuals are available to provide training upon request, which is often taught in
a six to eight hour blocks of time or longer. While the Directory groups the trainers according to the NCIEC region in which they reside, they may be available to travel outside the region. Please contact them directly to learn of their availability and
service fees (if any). Also, please note that those without contact information are not available for training.

Directory of DSAT Master Trainers