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Affecting up to 100,000 people in the UK, Charles Bonnet syndrome (CBS) causes vivid hallucinations as a result of severe vision loss. Unlike cognitive impairments such as Alzheimer’s or dementia, … Read more

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While the majority of television nowadays has subtitles and audio description available at the press of the remote, sometimes these features can be delayed or unavailable. But, as streaming services … Read more

Books are a great way to stay entertained, relax and learn. But how can you enjoy reading when you are deafblind? Here’s our review of audio book technology to help … Read more

We are all using screens more now than ever, which can have a negative impact on our eyes and ears. However there can also be huge benefits for people who … Read more

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There have been countless studies in recent years which prove the benefits of a healthy diet and exercise to encourage healthier eyes. Many of us are focusing on nutrition to … Read more

As we all face a range of restrictions over the festive period and beyond, our regular blogger Louise Goldsmith shares some of her own experiences of living in lockdown. “The … Read more

Deaf advocate and Deafblind UK Outreach Officer Louise Goldsmith has been investigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people living with deafblindness. In her blog this week, she discusses … Read more

Now, more than ever, technology plays a vital role in helping deafblind people stay in touch with family and friends. Deafblind UK trustee Roger explains his own experience and the … Read more

Losing a loved one is devastating, and the Coronavirus has made it even more difficult to cope with. Some people have not been able to be with their loved ones … Read more

Many arts and crafts activities can be experienced and enjoyed through senses other than sight. The process of creating something from scratch can be very therapeutic and with practice you … Read more

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