Winter brings unique challenges for everyone, but for people who are deafblind, the colder months can be particularly tough. From navigating in reduced daylight to dealing with icy surfaces, the … Read more
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At 86, Mavis faces the daily challenges that come with age. A kind, resilient woman, she’s been in contact with Deafblind UK for over two years now, and every Tuesday, … Read more
“Ensuring that all students have a positive experience of education is vital to ensuring that everyone becomes a valuable member of the community in future.” We launched our ‘Lesson in … Read more
Remember how we always talk about getting creative with fundraising and doing it your own way? Well, meet Ian Pettey, who decided to fundraise for people who are deafblind by … Read more
Over the years, our Deafblind UK conference has seen increasing popularity, showing us just how much our audience values the importance of this annual event for the deafblind community. We’ve … Read more
We are delighted to welcome Lord David Blunkett to the Deafblind UK Conference 2024, where he will be talking about his role in championing accessibility and his own challenges with … Read more
We are thrilled to support Usher Kids UK’s ‘USHthis’ Summer Camp for a third year! From 5th – 10th August, Usher Kids UK will host their annual summer camp for … Read more
Like many people who suffer from a sight impairment, Alex’s vision deteriorated later in life. In 2019, at the age of 49, Alex was diagnosed with Cone Rod Dystrophy, a … Read more
Helen had lived with hearing loss all her life, but had no idea that she would also lose her sight by the time she was 40. Incredibly, Helen’s journey led … Read more
Our fundraising team work tirelessly to raise money to support our vital work. We caught up with them to find out about their passions, experiences…and of course their favourite snacks! … Read more