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Workshops in 2024 & 2025 | Developmental disability and deafblindness

September 1, 2024

Workshops offered in all states and territories

In 2024 and 2025 Deafblind Information Australia will run a two day workshop in each Australian capital city.

This practical workshop is suitable for anyone with a connection to
* combined deafness and blindness
* sensory disability, meaning one or more of the senses are affected
* complex disability

The following may find this workshop useful:
* families
* people working in therapy
* people working in education
* other service providers eg. Deaf, support work, residential care

You can ask questions and bring case studies. Content includes:
* how to recognise deafblindness
* understanding access needs
* where to find help to support the person’s senses
* hand-under-hand teaching methods
* creating shared experiences
* developing shared meaning
* learning and practicing deafblind communication methods
* resources and tools to support your learning

Guest presenters, born deafblind will also share their experiences.

People with deafblindness are encouraged to attend.

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When registering, please advise of any access requirements eg. Auslan interpretation, alternate print, live captions, bringing a support worker or Comm Guide, bringing personal interpreters, seating position

These workshops are free to attend, made possible by an NDIS ILC Grant.