COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR DEAFBLIND PATIENTS

This article describes who deafblind people are, how to tell if someone is deafblind, and how to communicate with someone who is deafblind. Describes various methods of communication including fingerspelling and using the phone. Provides information on how to assist someone who is deafblind to get around in the community and how to ensure they are safe and healthy. Publisher\u27s web site: http://www.sense.org.uk This document is available on the web at: http://www.sense.org.uk/pdfs/10point.pd