Inclusive Communication Guide for Engaging with Deafblind People
This guide aims to address this issue of awareness and provide policy makers, service planners and providers with an insight into what it means to be deafblind alongside dispelling any myths that may hinder engagement.
Importantly the guide provides straightforward practical steps that can be taken to:
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reduce communication barriers through building an understanding of inclusive communication needs and how to put in place necessary support;
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improve access to information in preferred formats/language;
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ensure equitable access to public services that will help address health and social inequalities encountered by deafblind people; and
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open up participation opportunities within operational and strategic/policy and legislative planning and development that will enable deafblind people to take up their place as equal citizens within civic and public life.
It has been written in partnership with Deafblind Scotland members and has been informed throughout by the real daily challenges and lived experiences of Deafblind people.
Download the guide here: Inclusive Communication Guide for Engaging with Deafblind People