How to support a child with deafblindness in their early years
The first years of a child’s life can be a steep learning curve for parents. Find answers to some of the most common questions - asked by parents and carers of young children with complex disabilities.
What is deafblindness
Find out more about deafblindness including different types of deafblindness, its causes in newborn children and adults, diagnosis, signs of deafblindness, treating the underlying causes and managing the condition.
First steps: a guide for parents of children with deafblindness and sensory disabilities
The guide for parents of children with deafblindness and sensory impairments is a resource meant to offer them the support and information they need as quickly as possible, to support their child's development.
Sensory Football
A set of resources designed to make football activities accessible to people with complex disabilities.
Sensory exercises poster
A poster including nine sensory, inclusive and accessible exercises designed for people with complex disabilities.
Making Walks Sensory Toolkit
A toolkit offering ideas on how to make walks more accessible for people with complex disabilities.
Making Sense of Mini Games
A toolkit of games and activities designed to be enjoyed by people with complex disabilities.
Making Sense of Yoga
A toolkit explaining how to make yoga inclusive and accessible for people with complex disabilities.
Global Report on the Situation and Rights of Persons with Deafblindness
A report presenting research findings.