I do . It is not that uncommon.
Ooh okay. When I tell other db's that my hearing loss and vision loss are unrelated, they often act really surprised.
They might. It might be because you started as a blind person.
It is not uncommon for deaf people to lose their vision.
Maybe that's what they meant... to lose your vision first and then your hearing.
I wonder which is more common in the general population, hearing loss or vision loss.
Vision 13,0000
Deaf 1,00000
1 in 11 experiences some kind of hearing loss.
1 in 12 experiences significant sight loss.
Most are gained with age.
What does "significant" mean?
Wow, I didn't know deafness was so much more common. I always figured they were more or less equally common.
So I guess it makes sense there are fewer deaf/hoh people in the blind community than blind people in the Deaf/Hoh community.
Meaning they feel that their sight loss is impacting their lives.
There are 6 DB residents where I work. They vary in their capabilities and independence. Some of them just amaze me, and I doubt I could function as well if I became DB. They are very patient with anyone who is signing to them or interpreting for them.
There are 6 DB residents where I work. They vary in their capabilities and independence. Some of them just amaze me, and I doubt I could function as well if I became DB. They are very patient with anyone who is signing to them or interpreting for them.
There are 6 DB residents where I work. They vary in their capabilities and independence. Some of them just amaze me, and I doubt I could function as well if I became DB. They are very patient with anyone who is signing to them or interpreting for them.
It is true that many DBPs (deafblind persons) have varying capabilities, but a majority of them live happy, productive independent lives. I happen to be one of them. I'm totally deafblind (although I can hear with CIs) and take care of all my daily responsibilities on my own. When I explain "normalcy" to others or they tell me they couldn't function at all (or as well as a DBP they know) if they lost their vision and hearing, I remind them that they'd be surprised at how well they can function if they take the time to learn proper skills like Braille, tactile sign and use of the white cane. The key to independence isn't finding ways why a person can't do something; it's finding ways a person CAN.
Great to see you again Hear Again!!