This position provides advocacy, information and referral, skill development to enhance communication skills, develops and facilitates DeafBlind support groups and/or other resources, consultation services to families, employers, etc. and assistance in regard to telecommunication access, including telephone equipment and various assistive technologies both in groups and/or individuals in a variety of settings including but not limited to homes and skilled care facilities. The DeafBlind Services Specialist (DBSS) provides education and public presentations to agencies and organizations in the areas of DSDHH programs, hearing loss sensitivity, awareness, and legislation as it relates to issues affecting those with hearing loss and vision loss.