DeafBlind 101: An Introduction to Combined Hearing and Vision Loss
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Introduction
Experience
Supports
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Effective communications is key to overcoming the social isolation that many people who are deafblind experience.

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In this module, you learned:

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:

a. Communicate with others.
b. Learn and gather information from their environment.
c. Work and live independently.
d. Participate in their communities.
e. All of the above.

2. People who have combined hearing and vision loss communicate best through American Sign Language, or ASL.

True
False

3. Children with multiple disabilities should always be screened for hearing and vision loss.

True
False