DFST 309 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Deafblindness, Act Naturally, Deaf Culture
12 Mar 2019
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Week 3 class 3 february 11, 2019. Dfst 309 - introduction to deafblind culture and communication. Treat the deafblind person as you treat anyone else. Address the deafblind person directly, not through someone else. Use words naturally see and hear . Use touch you later instead of see you later . Can do attitude; they can do useful things. Consult with them; they know what they need/works for them. Be aware of optimal seating and lighting arrangements. With a gentle tap on the shoulder or forearm. Do not jump around for them to see you if they have tunnel vision = disrespectful. If the deafblind person holds their hand(s) out, it means they communicates via tactile. Put your hand under their hand and start signing. Always identify yourself even if you leave the deafblind person for a few minutes. If you see the same deafblind person often, you can develop a signature touch or.
