About deafblindness
Deafblindness is a combination of vision and hearing impairments. It is also described as multi-sensory impairment (MSI).
Some people are completely deaf and blind, but many have a little sight and / or hearing they can use. Some may have other physical and learning disabilities to cope with.
In this section you can find out about...
What is deafblindness?

Causes of deafblindness

Rubella and vaccination

Communication

People's stories

Useful links

First published: Friday 7 June 2013
Last updated: Monday 23 September 2013