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Deafblindness is the condition of having little or no useful sight and hearing. As with the word "Deaf", it can be capitalized to indicate that it is a culture; some prefer the spelling "DeafBlind". Deafblind people have an experience quite distinct from people who are only deaf or blind and not both. The most well known deafblind person is the author, activist and lecturer Helen Keller.
Communication
Deafblind people communicate in many different ways, determined by the nature of their condition, the age of onset, and what resources are available to them. For example, someone who grew up deaf and experienced vision loss later in life is likely to use a tactile mode of a deaf sign language; others who grew up blind and later acquired deafness are more likely to use a tactile mode of their spoken/written language. Methods of communication include:
- Use of residual hearing (speaking clearly, hearing aids) or sight (signing within a restricted visual field, writing with large print).
- Tactile signing — sign language or a manual alphabet with tactile or visual modifications.
- Interpreting services (such as sign language interpreters or communication aides)
- Communication devices such as Tellatouch.
Deafblindness Communication Disorders
Friday: Taught a group of fifty 16 year olds about deafblindness. Best comment on the feedback forms: 'Emma is well fit'
emmalipton (Emma Lipton) Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:29:33 -0000
Friday: Taught a group of fifty 16 year olds about deafblindness. Best comment on the feedback forms: 'Emma is well fit'
A-Z to Deafblindness - Information about the condition, with an online guide to the Manual Alphabet, and a directory of resources, equipment, organisations, and conferences.
Meta Description: [ A-Z to Deafblindness is here to try and help Deafblind people on the net And make people more aware about Deafblindness.And to let people know about some of the equipment that deafblind people use. ]
Deafblind Scotland - Association of deafblind and dual-sensory impaired people offers information about the condition, and about support offered to sufferers, families and carers. Includes event and contact details.
Meta Description: [ Deafblind Scotland - Our aim is to help create a society in which deafblind people have the permanent support and recognition necessary to be equal citizens ]
Deafblind UK - National charity providing support services to, and campaigning on behalf of, deafblind adults and their carers. Includes information about the condition, their services, and FAQ.
Meta Description: [ Deafblind UK, the association of deafblind and dual sensory impaired people in the UK ]
Sense - UK deaf and blind charity provides information and advice about the various causes, their support services, membership and local groups, and events.
Meta Description: [ Sense is the UK's largest organisation for children and adults who are deafblind or have associated disabilities. ]
Usher UK - Voluntary organisation run mainly by people with Usher syndrome, promoting the interests and well-being of all people who have Usher and their families. Information on activities and events.
Yahoo! : DeafBlind_Terps - A Yahoo group of interpreters for the Deaf-Blind sharing experience and ideas.
Meta Description: [ DeafBlind_Terps: Interpreters for DeafBlind People Group ]
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