An introduction to deafblindness and the work of Sense

Deafblindness is a combination of both sight and hearing impairments.

The complex impact of dual-sensory loss means that it is a unique disability and deafblind people face different barriers to people with a single visual or hearing impairment.

Barriers to communication, access to information, and mobility present major challenges for deafblind people.

There are an estimated 250,000 deafblind people in the UK.

Discover more about deafblindness.

Read our advice on communicating with your deafblind constituents.

Sense’s public policy work

With over 50 years' experience, Sense is a national charity that supports and campaigns for children and adults who are deafblind.

Sense's public policy team is committed to working closely with deafblind people, families and professionals, both to identify the key issues for our public policy work and to support them to be involved in our contact with decision-makers.

Please see below for links to information on specific policy areas and legislation.

Wales

UK-wide

Sense’s information, advice and legal services

Sense's Information and Advice service provides tailored advice to deafblind people and families and those advocating for them, including their elected representatives.

Sense's Legal Support service offers legal advice and assistance to deafblind individuals or their family members and supporters.