41. Deafblind UK - The National Centre For Deafblindness, Hampton, Peterborough Deafblind UK, the association of deafblind and dual sensory impaired people in the UK. http://www.deafblind.org.uk/aboutus/nationalcentre.html

[text only] about us about us deafblindness services helping us ... job vacancies The National Centre for Deafblindness, Hampton, Peterborough The award winning National Centre for Deafblindness was the dream of a deafblind woman who felt very strongly that this devastating disability needed to be put firmly on the map. Most people realise that there are deaf people and equally that there are blind people but very few people realise that there are people that have lost both senses. When people go deafblind they lose their independence, their communication and their mobility. The centre is here to raise the awareness of deafblindness and represent a beacon of hope to all deafblind people. The only one of it's kind in Europe, this unique building houses many special features that may need to be pointed out to sighted hearing people but literally make it home from home for disabled people particularly the deafblind. In fact in most cases it will be the only place a deafblind person can be completely independent apart from in their own homes. The centre was built in complete consultation with deafblind people. We didn't sit and think 'what would a deafblind person want?' we asked them every step of the way. It's a very impressive looking building from the outside with an exceptionally large canopy at the entrance to allow people with guides, guide dogs or wheel chairs to get out of a car without getting soaked when it's raining. There are double sized disabled car parking spaces next to the building to allow people to be guided comfortably out of a car especially with guide dogs or wheel chairs.

42. What Causes Deafblindness There are many causes of deafblindness, which come under two categories Congenital deafblindness is when someone is born with combined vision and http://www.dba.asn.au/aware/causes.htm

What causes deafblindness? There are many causes of deafblindness, which come under two categories: congenital deafblindness and acquired deafblindneós. Congenital deafblindness is when someone is born with combined vision and hearing impairment. If a person develops vision and hearing loss later in life this is called acquired deafblindness. Causes of deafblindness include: Usher syndrome: A genetic condition in which a deaf or hearing impaired person gradually develops Retinitis Pigmentosa Maternal Rubella Cytomegalovirus – CMV Toxoplasmosis CHARGE syndrome Pre and postnatal trauma such as asphyxia, prematurity or cerebral palsy Maternal alcohol and drug addiction Illness such as meningitis Disease Infections such as encephalitis Brain tumour Head injury Ageing Disease For specific information about the causes of deafblindness, please contact The Deafblind Association. Go to Deafblind Awareness Menu DBA Home Page

43. What Is Deafblindness deafblindness (also called dual sensory loss) is the combination of both hearing People with deafblindness have varying degrees of combined hearing and http://www.dba.asn.au/aware/whatisdb.htm

What is deafblindness? Deafblindness (also called dual sensory loss) is the combination of both hearing and vision impairment. People with deafblindness have varying degrees of combined hearing and vision impairment. Eg: A person may be hard of hearing and totally blind, or profoundly deaf and partially sighted, or have nearly complete loss of both senses. The support required for each person is highly individualised, depending on the degree of hearing and sight loss. Approximately 90% of the information we receive about the world comes through our vision and hearing. A person with deafblindness experiences the world through using residual vision and hearing, and by using touch, smell and taste to make sense of the world. A person with deafblindness may experience difficulty accessing the community (mobility) and communicating with others. Professional staff from The Deafbind Association provide specialised support to people to enhance participation in and access to the community. Additional support and assistance is provided by people in the community who interact with people who are deafblind For further information about dual-sensory loss, please contact

44. A-Z Deafblindness Website - Patient UK AZ deafblindness website Patient UK. A directory of UK health, disease, illnessand related medical websites that provide patient information. http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/26740072/

A-Z Deafblindness website Web: www.deafblind.com A-Z Deafblindness is a web-based resource with a comprehensive range of information on the condition. The site includes the following information. Archives page. Conferences and courses about deafblindness throughout the World. Deafblindness resources on the Net. The DB Techies Newsletter. Equipment for deafblind people. Mailing Lists and Newsletters for deafblind people on the Net. Organisations for deafblind people throughout the world. Poetry Page, poetry by and for deafblind people. Videos about deafblindness awareness, and training videos. EURO 2000, European holidays for deafblind people. It also includes other information about deafblindness and the Deafblind Manual Alphabet. Checked: October 2004 Sponsored links and adverts Patient UK has no control of the content of the following links. Inclusion does not imply endorsement by Patient UK. Health Related Books From Amazon - browse hundreds of books on health and disease. Also, worth a look... Related pages in Patient UK See also Deafblind UK Sense (deafblind support) Scottish Sensory Centre Other - Patient Support Sense - Usher Section Sense (Northern Ireland) Sense (Scotland) Other - Useful resources Pictures, diagrams, photos, images, etc.

45. Vermont I-Team: Children And Youth With Deafblindness The federal definition of deafblindness with respect to children and youth,means having Children may be considered at risk for deafblindness when http://www.uvm.edu/~uapvt/programs/iteam/itdb.html

"The power of effecting changes for the better is within ourselves, not in the favorableness of circumstances." Helen Keller If you are aware of a student with deafblindness or who may be considered "at risk," contact your Regional I-Team Educational Consultant or Deafblind Project Staff. Project The Vermont State Project for Children and Youth with Deafblindness focuses on the needs of children with deafblindness or who are at risk for deafblindness and their families. The Project offers on-site technical assistance, training, and family support, through the I-Team, to children who are included on the State Deafblind Census. What is meant by Deafblindness? The federal definition of deafblindness with respect to children and youth, means "having auditory and visual impairments, the combination of which creates such severe communication and other developmental and learning needs that they cannot be appropriately educated in special education programs solely for children and youth with hearing impairments, visual impairments, or severe disabilities, without supplementary assistance to address their educational needs due to these dual, concurrent disabilities (34 CFR 300.5 (b) (2)." Children may be considered at risk for deafblindness when: it is not possible to test vision and hearing in the usual ways because of their other disabilities;

46. A-Z To Deafblindness using a red and white cane would you know what that meant? You can find theanswer to these and many other questions at the AZ to deafblindness site. http://www.washington.edu/doit/Lessons/Disability/a2z.html

Search Directories Reference Tools UW Home ... DO-IT DO-IT resources DO-IT programs DO-IT search DO-IT home page A-Z to Deafblindness DESCRIPTION If you ask people about Helen Keller most people can tell you that she was a woman who was deaf and blind. Many people can also tell you that she was able to communicate by using a type of sign language. But what does that language look like? Is it a form of American Sign Language (ASL)? If you passed a person on the street using a red and white cane would you know what that meant? You can find the answer to these and many other questions at the A-Z to Deafblindness site. PROCEDURES Use your WWW browser to access the site whose URL is: http://www.deafblind.com/ Explore the site. Use the bookmark capabilities of your browser to save the site location for future use. Use the exit command to quit your WWW browser. Next Previous Disability Related DO-IT Lessons DO-IT search DO-IT home page DO-IT Contact Information doit@u.washington.edu Modified: May 23, 2002

47. Deafblindness deafblindness. Guide manual deafblind person. Home About us What s new Support us deafblindness. Deafblind members. Deafblind alphabet http://www.deafblindscotland.org.uk/db/indexdb.htm

Deafblindness Home About us What's new Support us ... Communication Deafblindness Did you know ...? Deafblind Scotland has an internet cafe. The association of deafblind and dual sensory impaired people

48. Deafblind Scotland - Deafblindness deafblindness. Deafblind Scotland is currently assisting deafblind or dual sensoryimpaired people throughout Scotland to cope with their disability and to http://www.deafblindscotland.org.uk/text/db/tindexdb.htm

with graphics Deafblindness Deafblind Scotland is currently assisting deafblind or dual sensory impaired people throughout Scotland to cope with their disability and to lead as fulfilled and independent lives as possible Cause Usher Syndrome Communication Section of website Home About us What's new Support Us ... Deafblind alphabet Deafblind Scotland, 21 Alexandra Ave, Lenzie, Glasgow, G66 5BG, Scotland Tel/Text: 0141 777 6111 Fax: 0141 775 3311 Email: info@deafblindscotland.org.uk Website: http://www.deafblindscotland.org.uk

49. Introduction To Deafblindness, Online Web Course Introduction to deafblindness, Project for Children and Youth Who Are Deafblind,UNM CDD. http://cdd.unm.edu/db_intro/

Overview of Deafblindness with an Emphasis in Communication An Online Web Course elcome. The Project for New Mexico Children and Youth Who are Deafblind is pleased to announce an "Overview of Deafblindness with an Emphasis in Communication," an online web course. The course utilizes the DISCUSS model developed at the Health Science Center, School of Medicine, Center for Development and Disability. The web course was developed help individuals gain knowledge and experience in the area of deafblindness while becoming familiar with on-line learning strategies utilized in CAUCUS. Participants will be invited to share their knowledge, ideas and feelings with their fellow participants. The Project for New Mexico Children and Youth Who are Deafblind, Center for Development and Disability created the course through funding provided by the United States Department of Education, the New Mexico State Department of Education Special Education Unit and the New Mexico State Department of Health.

50. Assessment And Intervention: Case Studies In Deafblindness, Online Web Course Assessment and Intervention Case Studies in deafblindness. http://cdd.unm.edu/ai/

Assessment and Intervention: Case Studies in Deafblindness An Online Web Course elcome. DISCUSS This course was created for professional development by the Project for New Mexico children and Youth who are Deaf-blind, Center for Development and Disability. Funding was provided by the U.S. Department of Education, the New Mexico State Department of Education Special Education Unit, the Albuquerque Public Schools and the New Mexico State Department of Health. There is a $100.00 course fee to take the class. Payable by check or money order to the Project for New Mexico Children and Youth Who are Deaf-blind. A Certificate of Completion will be provided to all participants who complete the course. The course is offered once a year pending student enrollment. To Register Online: http://cdd.unm.edu/deafblind/training/index.htm or Call Toll Free at (877) 614-4051 Project for NM Children and Youth Who are Deaf-blind Center for Development and Disability 2300 Menaul NE Albuquerque, NM 87107

51. Deafblindness Supporting Parent Access to Resources, Knowledge, Linkages and Education. http://www.sparkle.usu.edu/Topics/deafblindness/index.asp

Skip navigation SPARKLE Home Family Room Child Profile Video Library ... About Sparkle Username: Username: Password: Password: Deafblindness DB Resources DB Glossary DB Child Profile Deafblindness: Impacts the way an individual accesses information. Individuals with combined vision and hearing loss cannot rely on vision or hearing to effectively compensate for the lack of the other sense. Four primary causes of vision and hearing loss: Vision and hearing are used to access information from a distance. How deafblindness impacts an individual depends on three main factors: Deafblindness is a disability of access to visual and auditory information. Children who are deafblind share similar characteristics related to learning and interaction: Location: Home Page Topics Deafblindness : Deafblindness SKI-HI Institute at Utah State University 6500 Old Main Hill, Logan UT 84322-6500 Accessibility var sc_project=342124; var sc_partition=1;

52. Deafblindness Resources And References Supporting Parent Access to Resources, Knowledge, Linkages and Education. http://www.sparkle.usu.edu/Resources/DB_resources.asp

53. Defeating Deafness : Links : Deafblindness Sites A Z to deafblindness A personal site that is nonetheless rich in content - the A concise, neat website with general information on deafblindness. http://www.defeatingdeafness.org/deafblindness sites page285.html

@import url(styles/ddnew.css); ask a question glossary site map links ... It's good to talk For all your questions about deafness and hearing loss, call our Freephone information line: Did you know? In the UK there are around 2 million people who would benefit from using hearing aids, but they are only used by 1.4 million. Help defeat deafness There are many different ways you can help us in our work. Keep up to date Subscribe to Soundbite, our free bimonthly email newsletter, for all the latest news from Defeating Deafness and how you can help us with our work. Donate Frequently asked questions Are there any treatments for tinnitus? What is glue ear? ... What causes age-related hearing loss? Print this page Email this page to a friend Text-only version Deafblindness sites Click on a title to go to that website, which will automatically open in a new window. Defeating Deafness cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of the information contained in the websites listed on this site. A - Z to Deafblindness A personal site that is nonetheless rich in content - the informal nature of the site makes it easy to read and use.

54. BBC - Health - Awareness Campaigns - Deafblind Awareness Week There are approximately 23000 people living with deafblindness in the UK; deafblindness is a combination of the loss of hearing and sight due to various http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/awareness_campaigns/jun_deafblind.shtml

@import url('/includes/tbenh.css') ; Home TV Radio Talk ... A-Z Index FRIDAY 9th September 2005 Text only BBC Homepage Lifestyle Health ... Help Like this page? Send it to a friend! Deafblind Awareness Week 27 June to 3 July 2005 In this article What is Deafblind Awareness Week? Causes of deafblindness Managing with deafblindness How can I assist a deafblind person? ... Where can I find out more? What is Deafblind Awareness Week? Deafblind Awareness Week is a health and social campaign that aims to highlight and raise awareness of this little-known disability. There are approximately 23,000 people living with deafblindness in the UK; many of these have some residual hearing or sight. The campaign aims to educate the general public and medical profession. Causes of deafblindness Deafblindness is a combination of the loss of hearing and sight due to various medical conditions. Sight loss can occur as a result of many medical conditions such as cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, restricted field of vision, macular degeneration and hemianopia. Premature birth, hereditary conditions (such as Usher syndrome ), rare symptoms, damage to the cochlea and

55. Iowa's System Change Project For Deafblindness Susan with a little girl deafblindness is a combination of hearing and You may also have heard deafblindness referred to as dual sensory impairments. http://www.iadeafblind.k12.ia.us/about.html

About Deafblindness State Resources Materials Upcoming Events ABOUT DEAFBLINDNESS: I. What is Deafblindness? II. Who is eligible for the Deafblind Registry? III. Frequently Asked Questions I. WHAT IS DEAFBLINDNESS? Deafblindness is a combination of hearing and vision loss which affects an individual in their overall development and interaction with their environment. You may also have heard deafblindness referred to as "dual sensory impairments." The educational field began providing specialized services to individuals with deafblindness after the Rubella (German Measles) epidemic in the mid to late 1960s. These "Rubella babies," as they were called, were unique individuals, with a variety of special needs. The professional field has continued to grow and expand its knowledge of the many types of needs which children and adults with deafblindness display. Some syndromes which may indicate both hearing and visual impairment include: Batten Disease CHARGE Association Down syndrome Goldenhar syndrome Hunter syndrome Hurler syndrome Leber's congenital amaurosis Marfan syndrome Prader-Willi Refsum syndrome Stickler syndrome Teacher Collins syndrome Turner syndrome Usher I, II, III

56. Iowa's System Change Project For Deafblindness Iowa s Systems Change Project for deafblindness is made possible through a Currently, there are approximately 76 individuals with deafblindness who are http://www.iadeafblind.k12.ia.us/

About Deafblindness State Resources Materials Upcoming Events The next RFP for the federal deafblind grant has been received. Watch for updated information regarding changes to Iowa's Systems Change Project for Deafblindness. Iowa's Systems Change Project for Deafblindness is made possible through a federal grant and collaboration between state and local agencies. The Project is mandated to provide technical assistance, consultation, and staff development opportunities to pare nts, professionals, and other state and local agencies. Currently, there are approximately 76 individuals with deafblindness who are registered with the state deafblind registry. Parents, professionals, and other caregivers are welcome to call to request assistance and/or additional information regarding services for children. However, in order to receive consultative services or technical assistance, the child must be registered with the state deaf-blind registry. More information about the registry. Individuals with deafblindness are a heterogeneous group - no two persons are alike. Please browse our page and find links which will assist you in locating information, specific to the special needs of your child. Updated Events Calendar Previous Updates

57. Indiana State University : Blumberg Center : Indiana Deafblind Services Project: Both the federal and state definitions of deafblindness are similar. They basicallystate that a This is a functional definition of deafblindness. http://web.indstate.edu/soe/blumberg/dbdefinition.html

Definition of Deafblindness Both the federal and state definitions of deafblindness are similar. They basically state that a person is considered to be deafblind if: He/she has both vision and hearing impairments, the combination of which creates such severe communication and other developmental and educational problems that the student cannot be accommodated in special education programs solely for students with hearing or visual impairments. (1999 IDEA Rules and Regulations 300.7(c)(2); 2002 Indiana Administrative Code 511 IAC 7-17 through 7-31) The individuals specified by this definition represent a heterogeneous group and include: Individuals who are both deaf and blind as demonstrated by accurate vision and hearing tests; Individuals who have hearing and visual impairments of a mild to severe degree and additional learning and/or language disabilities that adversely affect educational performance; Individuals who may have been diagnosed as having a degenerative pathology or disease which will affect vision and/or hearing acuity, resulting in both visual and hearing impairments that adversely affect educational performance; and, Individuals with multiple disabilities due to central nervous system dysfunction who exhibit auditory and visual impairments or deficits in auditory-visual functioning, and who may demonstrate inconclusive responses during evaluations or in the natural environment.

58. APASCIDE - Deafblindness. What Is?. DB Types. What's To Be Done About DB? Spanish Association of Parents of Deafblind People. deafblindness. What is?.DB types. What s to be done about DB?. http://www.apascide.org/Aadocs.htm

APASCIDE - ASOCIACIÓN ESPAÑOLA DE PADRES DE SORDOCIEGOS DE ESPAÑA Introduction. What is deafblindness ? What types are there ? What can be done ? ... What are we doing? (spanish) More information ? II NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF PARENTS OF DEAFBLIND CHILDREN AND YOUNGSTERS (spanish) Introduction This document was born with the aim of being a guide and a link for parents, families, friends and professionals who love and work with and for the deafblind persons. This is a paper work and, as such, incomplete and in constant construction. The index will be the only page evenly maintained in multi-language. If you need some translation, you can send an e-mail to the webmaster indicating in the subject "[APASCIDE] ....." (without the quotation marks) and in the body of the message the specific need (document, literal part, ...). Ricard lópez Webmaster Dolores Romero Redacción Return to the index. What is deafblindness ?. What it is ? It is a multisensorial handicap that prevents the person to manage by the senses of hearing and sight. Not necessarily there is a total lost of the both senses. The group of total deafblind people is small, it approximately accounts for 5 to 10 % of the total of deafblind people, so that most of the deafblind have some auditive and/or visual residua. How many cases there are ?

59. Deafblindness You are here About sensory impairment deafblindness The most commondefinition of deafblindness adopted by the major organisations in this field is http://www.leedsdeafandblind.org.uk/sensory/sensory_db.asp

Go to main content Silent videos about our website signed in British Sign Language (BSL): Leeds Society for Deaf and Blind People supporting the needs of sensory-impaired people in Leeds Change page style: You are here: About sensory impairment > Deafblindness Home About the Society About sensory impairment Services and activities ... Communicating with a deafblind person Deafblindness What is deafblindness? The most common definition of deafblindness adopted by the major organisations in this field is that from the report Breaking Through (Deafblind Services Liaison Group, 1988) which states that: ‘Persons are regarded as deafblind if they have a severe degree of combined visual and auditory impairment resulting in problems of communication, information and mobility. The group will include persons who have had severe vision and hearing impairment since birth or early childhood and those who develop the dual impairment in adult life’. This means that you are considered deafblind if you have a severe loss of hearing and sight, such that you have difficulty in communication with the outside world and in living a normal life. Under this definition a lot of deafblind people do have some sight and some hearing. It is in the area of communication that the biggest problems can be found. Most deafblind people lose one or both of hearing and sight at a later stage in their life. The majority of our clients fall into this category.

60. What Is Deafblindness? deafblindness consists of a loss in the areas of both vision and hearing.Losses in these areas may range from mild limitations to total blindness and http://kc.vanderbilt.edu/treds/about/whatisdb.html

What is Deafblindness? Mission Deafblindness consists of a loss in the areas of both vision and hearing. Losses in these areas may range from mild limitations to total blindness and profound deafness. The combination of these two sensory losses, whether mild or severe, may qualify the individual as deafblind. What is Deafblindness? Staff Information and Referral Questions and Answers About TREDS ... TREDS home Project TREDS - Peabody Box 328 - 230 Appleton Place - Nashville, TN 37203-5701 - (615) 322-8279 (voice) - (615) 322-8280 (voice/TTY) - (800) 288-2266 (voice) - (615) 343-1570 (fax) Email: treds@vanderbilt.edu TREDS is a project of Vanderbilt University's John F. Kennedy Center for Research on Human Development and the Special Education Department of Peabody College in cooperation with the Tennessee Department of Education Division of Special Programs. TREDS is supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Programs, CFDA Grant Number 84:326C.

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