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Deafblindness is described as a unique and isolating sensory disability resulting from the combination of both a hearing and vision loss or impairment which significantly affects communication, socialisation mobility and daily living. People who are deafblind CAN and DO achieve, given effective supports and services. Being Deafblind doesn t mean you have to FEEL alone.

We are a voluntary not for profit organisation who advocate and lobby on behalf of all deafblind people. We currently have support groups in Auckland, Waikato and Canterbury. Being a consumer-driven organisation means that we are in control of what we do, we decide what are the issues and barriers that we have to deal with, and what we need to do about them. The Society is about deafblind people speaking for ourselves.

Make 2018 your year! Whether you want to get fit, achieve a lifetime ambition or just have fun, do it for Deafblind UK and raise money to support people with combined sight and hearing loss. Start fundraising for Deafblind UK today! Open up a world of possibilities. Our digital support service teaches you to make the most of your tablet or mobile phone to enable you to live as independently as possible. Read about our digital support service. 1 in 3 older people.