Research: Analyze existing data on deaf community demographics, geographic distribution, outcomes, and available support services.
Engagement: Gather input from deaf individuals of all ages and service stakeholders statewide, including in-person participation supplemented by remote methods and surveys.
Accessibility: Provide culturally and linguistically accessible engagement, qualified interpreting, DeafBlind communication support, and captioning as needed. AI cannot be the sole means of communication access.
Assessment: Identify needs and service gaps in communication, employment, education, housing, independent living, health, community connection, technology, and advocacy.
Deliverables: Initial demographic report, comprehensive final report and presentation with prioritized recommendations, requested revisions, and monthly status reports and meetings.
Pricing: Provide an all-inclusive fixed price, including accessibility, travel, and any venue costs, within a total project budget of $30,000.
Experience: Deaf community research experience, language and cultural competence, and at least three comparable prior projects.