What is it like to be Deafblind?

In this video, Penelope Bennett discusses what life is like for someone who is Deafblind. Deafblindness describes a condition that “combines both hearing and vision loss”. The degree of hearing and sight loss varies from person to person. While each individual’s experience with Deafblindness is unique, there are several key challenges that most, if not all, people who are Deafblind experience – including challenges with communication, mobility, and access to information. With this in mind, it’s important to note that each person’s specific needs vary according to age, onset, and type of Deafblindness.