Deafblindness
Deafblindness is a combination of both sight and hearing difficulties. Most of what we learn about the world comes through our ears and eyes, so deafblind people face major problems with communication, accessing information and mobility. There are many causes of deafblindness; premature birth, birth trauma and rubella during pregnancy can all lead to babies being born deafblind. Some genetic conditions result in deafblindness, and it can also develop through illness, accident or with age. People who are born deafblind often have additional disabilities, including learning and physical disabilities.
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