The third of the Deafblind International (DbI) Communication Networks webinars is based on research and on A framework for learners developing bodily-tactile communication and tactile sign language skills (2021) by Steve Rose. Steve Rose is a Speech and Language Therapist and consultant on Deafblindness in the UK.

The webinar series is aimed at family members of children and adults who were born with deafblindness or those with limited language (speech or sign) who wish to develop their own communication skills and the skills of their deafblind family member.

During the webinar it is possible to ask questions in the chat.

Topics covered in the third webinar will include:
• Tactile language use
• Gestures and expressions
• Communication exchanges
• Conceptual development
• Cultural expressions and exchanges

Date: Wednesday 20th April

Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm AEST

Cost: Free to attend. Registration required.

Click to register via zoom link for ‘From emerging gestures to tactile sign language’ webinar