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Developmental Disability & Deafblindness
April 20 @ 8:00 am - April 21 @ 5:00 pm
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.
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided.
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1515510
Monday 20 April 2026 9:30 AM – Tuesday 21 April 2026 4:30 PM
Aloft Perth
The Springs, 27 Rowe Avenue, Rivervale WA 6103