Deaf-Blindness is a dual loss of sight and hearing and people experiencing this impairment face severe difficulties.  People may be born with this condition, it may develop through teenage years or may develop as a person gets older.

Levels of sensory loss vary from person to person and will range from mild, to profound.  Identifying individual needs is crucial in ensuring that this very specific impairment is recognised.

The services which are required may be significantly different from those associated with people with single sensory loss.

Assessment may be from a sensory services worker or from a specialist agency.  The assessment can identify a wide range of needs and say what Sensory Services Team can provide to help.

Services or support that may be available:

• Communicator/Guide
• One to one support
• Access to Work Benefits
• Advice and Information
• Mobility Training
• Access Technology
• Literacy Skills/Access to Deaf Blind Manual
• Support for Carers
• Equipment
  

The Sensory Services team maintains a database of people who have dual sensory loss, and work with people and children of all ages. People do not have to be registered to obtain service from us. 

If you would like to discuss any of these matters further please contact our Sensory Services duty worker Cambridgeshire Direct Contact Centre via:

          01223 714530