Well done!
In this module, you learned:
- How communication is affected when a person has both hearing and vision loss.
- That combined hearing and vision loss significantly impacts an individual’s ability to communicate, access transportation, participate in their communities, be independent and make important life decisions, including dreams for employment, independence and inclusion in their communities.
- Some things to remember when interacting with someone who is deafblind.
- That each person who is deafblind has a unique way of communicating that reflects his or her situation, residual hearing and vision and past experiences.
- That a person’s preferred way of communicating often reflects the age(s) at which they lost their hearing and vision and the type of communication they used before losing their hearing and vision.
- That there are many communications options available to people who are deafblind.
- That the needs of people who are deafblind change over time.
In the next module, you will learn about some supports and assistive technology that may benefit people who have combined hearing and vision loss. But first, take a minute to answer the following questions. After reading each question, click on the right answer, then click Submit.
1. People who have combined hearing and vision loss often find it difficult to:
2. People who have combined hearing and vision loss communicate best through American Sign Language, or ASL.
3. Children with multiple disabilities should always be screened for hearing and vision loss.