A person who is deafblind has some degree of both hearing and vision loss. People who are deafblind are often accompanied by an intervenor, a professional support person who helps with communication. Intervenors are trained in special sign language that involves touching the hands of the client.
People who are deafblind might also use the assistance of braille, large print, a hearing aid, magnification equipment, white cane or service animal.
Tips: