Deaf Blindness

Deaf-blindness is a combination of vision and hearing loss. Deaf-

blindness encompasses a spectrum from mildly hard of hearing
plus mildly visually impaired to totally deaf and blind or
combinations of the severity of vision and hearing loss.

Characteristics
• Not hearing someone if they speak to you from behind. 
• Being startled because you didn’t hear someone coming into
the space you’re in.
• Needing to turn up the volume on the television or radio. 
• Delay in responding to people talking to you.
• Trouble following a conversation, especially when several
people are talking or you’re talking to someone you don’t know. 
• Having to ask others to speak loudly, slowly and more clearly. 
• Having to lean in very close to hear what’s being said.

Attitudes
May not respond to or initiate appropriate interactions with
others and often exhibit behavior that is considered socially
inappropriate.
Hearing Impairment (Deafness)
Deafness is defined as “a hearing impairment that is so severe
that the child is impaired in processing linguistic information
through hearing, with or without amplification.” Thus, deafness
may be viewed as a condition that prevents an individual from
receiving sound in all or most of its forms.

Characteristics
The student with hearing impairment may appear to hear
normally, when in fact the student can not hear speech sounds
clearly enough and is misinterpreting the information. The
student may have difficulties pronouncing speech sounds
correctly, poor vocal quality, or trouble explaining ideas clearly.

Attitudes
Many people with hearing loss experience a drop in self-esteem
and confidence because of their impaired ability to
communicate with other people. Having hearing loss can also
limit one’s ability to learn to speak a new language. Hearing loss
refers to reduced hearing, which can be caused by a variety of
factors.
Vision Impairment ( Blindness)
Blindness is a lack of vision. It may also refer to a loss of vision
that cannot be corrected with glasses or contact lenses. Partial
blindness means you have very limited vision. Complete
blindness means you cannot see anything and do not see light.

Characteristics
Not be able to see objects at a distance, like on a whiteboard or
blackboard. Having trouble reading (or learning to read) and
participating in class. Not be able to focus on objects or follow
them, may squint often and rub their eyes a lot, have chronic
eye redness or sensitivity to light. Bump into things often.

Attitudes
Mannerisms include eye poking, pressing and rubbing, gazing at
lights and staring. Motor stereotypes include repetitive
head/body rocking, thumb sucking, jumping, swirling, and
repetitive hand/finger movements.
Locomotor Disabilities
Loco motor disabilities means problem in moving from one place
to another, dis abilities in legs. But in general it is as a disabilities
related with bones, joints, and muscles. It causes problem in
person’s movement like ( walking, picking , running holding
things in hands and etc.)

Characteristics
 The child is not able to raise both the arms fully without any
difficulties.
 The child is not able to grasp objects without any difficulty.

 The child has absence of any part of the limb.

 The child has a difficulty in walking.

Attitudes
Determination: Many people with locomotor disabilities are
determined to overcome the challenges posed by their
condition. They may work hard to improve their physical
abilities through therapy, exercise, or other means, and may be
motivated to succeed in various aspects of life.
Autism
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability
caused by differences in the brain. People with ASD often
have problems with social communication and interaction, and
restricted or repetitive behaviors or interests. People with ASD
may also have different ways of learning, moving, or paying
attention.

Characteristics
• The way you use language and talk might be different to most
people.
• You may use facial expressions, tone of voice, and gestures
(hand and body movements) differently to most people.
• Making and maintaining friendships might be difficult for you.

Attitudes
People with ASD often have problems with social
communication and interaction, and restricted or repetitive
behaviors. People with ASD may also have different ways of
learning, moving, or paying attention.
 1. What can persons with
disabilities do despite theur
handicaps.?
Persons with disabilities can do many things despite their
handicaps. Although they may face challenges and barriers
in some areas, they can still lead fulfilling lives and
contribute to their communities in meaningful ways.
Pursue education: Persons with disabilities can enroll in
schools and universities, pursue degrees, and gain
knowledge and skills that can help them in their personal
and professional lives.
Work: Many persons with disabilities have successful
careers and work in a variety of industries. They may work
in offices, retail stores, hospitals, schools, or other settings.
Participate in sports and recreation: Persons with
disabilities can engage in a variety of sports and
recreational activities, such as wheelchair basketball,
adaptive skiing, and swimming.
Advocate for disability rights: Persons with disabilities can
become advocates for themselves and others, working to
promote accessibility, inclusion, and equal rights.
Create art and music: Persons with disabilities can express
themselves creatively through art, music, writing, and
other forms of self-expression.
Volunteer: Persons with disabilities can volunteer their
time and skills to help others, whether it’s working with
children, helping animals, or supporting environmental
causes.
In short, persons with disabilities can lead rich, fulfilling
lives and make valuable contributions to society despite
their handicaps. It’s important to recognize their abilities
and potential, and to work towards creating a more
inclusive and accessible world for everyone.