Congenital deafblindness | Workshop | Brisbane
Location
Courtyard by Marriott Brisbane South Bank
About
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A TWO DAY WORKSHOP. Both days will run from 9:30am – 4:30pm.
Spaces limited. Please only register if you have not attended a DBIA face to face workshop before.
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
You can ask questions & 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 & practicing deafblind communication methods
* resources & tools to support your learning
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided.
Spaces limited. Please only register if you have not attended a DBIA face to face workshop before.
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
You can ask questions & 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 & practicing deafblind communication methods
* resources & tools to support your learning
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided.