Vision loss in later life can disrupt immersive leisure reading practices. Audiobooks are often framed as a functional substitute for print reading, assuming that immersion is preserved when readin...

Recent research points to the complications in the power dynamic between researchers and the researched within the arena of international inclusive education and development due to the unquestioned...

Purpose There is extensive research on sound localization performance of blind individuals in laboratory settings. However, less is known about their spatial hearing experiences in more complex everyd...

Background Achieving equitable global health frameworks requires the intentional integration of diverse voices—both professional and lived—from across the high-resourced Global North (GN) and low-reso...

Abstract. This book presents the state of the art of research on topics relevant for learners (children and adults) with deafblindness based on the most im

Friendships are important for well-being, but scant research has focused on the friendships of those with complex communication needs (CCN). This study explored how parents and teachers facilitate ...

Background Social determinants of health (SDH), such as socioeconomic status, education, healthcare access, and social support, play a significant role in shaping individuals lived experiences. Dual s...

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YouTube video by Walter Wittich

YouTube video by Walter Wittich

YouTube video by Walter Wittich

YouTube video by Walter Wittich

YouTube video by Walter Wittich

The current study evaluated the performance of the interRAI communication collaborative action plan (CAP) to flag individuals with sensory impairments…

It is with great pleasure that we announce Vision 2025, the 15th International Conference of the International Society for Low Vision Research and

Scientific conferences and meetings are an integral part of careers in research, medicine, education, and many other professional arenas. Such meetings allow professionals and researchers to share ...

Friendships are important for well-being, but scant research has focused on the friendships of those with complex communication needs (CCN). This study explored how parents and teachers facilitate ...

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Background. Cognitive screening tools rely on vision and hearing. However, sensory impairments, alone or in combination, can hinder the accurate identification ...

Get in touch with your senses! Learn more about recommended strategies to help tackle vision and hearing loss.

Development of core sets for deafblindness using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health: an empirical multicenter study

Un article fait le bilan d’un vaste travail international sous la direction scientifique du professeur Walter Wittich, qui visait à définir les critères biopsychosociaux de la surdicécité.

Walter Wittich is the scientific director of an international initiative that has developed a comprehensive set of biopsychosocial criteria for people with little or no hearing and little or no sight.

Un article fait le bilan d’un vaste travail international sous la direction scientifique du professeur Walter Wittich, qui visait à définir les critères biopsychosociaux de la surdicécité.

Visually impaired individuals, estimated at 285 million globally, rely heavily on-screen readers for internet access. However, much of the visually available information, such as the relationship b...

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Background Core outcome sets for people with multiple long-term conditions (multimorbidity) intervention studies offer an opportunity to compare data across stu...

Birmingham City University (BCU) has welcomed a delegation of health and education professionals from Ukraine as part of an internationally significant project focused on improving treatment options f...

Professor Zachary Walker and Dr Leda Kamenopoulou used UCL Global Engagement Funds to advance inclusive education through collaboration in South America.

Introduction While the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) Core Sets have been developed for deafblindness across the lifespan, there are currently no Core Sets sp...

Deafblind International DbI is THE point of connection in deafblindness worldwide

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