Deafblind support services

Deafblind Support Services

 

With appropriate support, many people who are deafblind go on to lead fulfilling, independent lives. They have relationships, get married, raise a family, travel, study, work and enjoy leisure experiences.

 

Able Deafblind Services provides specialised support to people who are deafblind to enable improved access to the greater community, through the provision of:

 

Communication

 

Ø       Interpreters and support personnel

Ø       Training and support in using alternative methods of communication

Ø       Specialised communication equipment

 

Alternative information services

 

Ø       Braille, subtitles on television, talking books, interpreter, etc.

 

Aids and equipment:

 

Ø       Training and access to lifestyle assisting equipment and technology

 

Day-to-day necessities:

 

Ø       Support with banking, shopping, appointments, reading mail, bills, etc

 

Orientation and mobility information & referral service