We can meet with Deafblind adults and children, and their carers, to understand their needs and how we can help.
We call this an assessment.
Communicator guides work with people who acquire Deafblindness, helping them with everyday tasks such as shopping, going to the doctors and going to the gym.
They will help the Deafblind person to adjust to life as their eyesight and hearing gets worse. For example, they might train the person to use hands-on signing or the Deafblind manual alphabet.
Intervenors work with children and adults who have had Deafblindness from birth. Their role is similar to a communicator guide but they will also help to develop a special communication system.
Volunteers generally work with older people who need help reading mail or just need a cup of tea and a chat.
You might be able to get extra help from us if you care for someone with hearing or sight loss. We can talk with you about your caring responsibilities and work out what we can do to help. Even if that's just giving you a break every now and then.
We call this an assessment.