A boy with combined hearing and vision loss uses an assistive technology device.
In this module, you’ll learn:
- About the general types of supports and accommodations available to people with combined hearing and vision loss.
- About some of the people who can help a person who has combined hearing and vision loss.
- About the important role Support Service Providers (SSPs) and Interveners play in supporting a person who is deafblind.
- How assistive technology can be used to help people with combined hearing and vision loss communicate, make the most of their remaining hearing or vision and improve their independence and opportunities to participate in their communities.
- How simple home modifications can help an individual who is deafblind live more independently and safely.