Sensory Impairments

Hearing and Vision

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Sensory Impairment

Lots of people with a learning disability have problems with their hearing or their vision.

These problems can often be missed by those supporting them and it is important to have these checked out regularly.

Sometimes peoples 'challenging behaviour' can be due to them not being able to see or hear properly.

Supporters - think how you might react if thought someone you support was 'ignoring' you. How might your reactions and responses be different if you knew they were having problems seeing or hearing you.

LOOK UP - EYE CARE AND VISION WEBSITE

www.lookupinfo.org 

The Look Up website is created by SeeAbility and RNIB.

It offers information and support about meeting the vision needs for people with a learning disability.

You can also contact them on 0800 121 8900

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