Dual Sensory Impairment Awareness

To enable staff to support citizens with dual sensory impairment

This session is aimed at Staff who work with Individuals who have a sensory impairment.

  • Understand what DSI is and how it differs uniquely from single sensory loss
  • Learn the importance of our hearing and sight by understanding what happens when these start to deteriorate
  • Review the Legal aspects of deaf blindness as used in the Care Act 2014
  • Explore Communication methods and finding practical support with DSI
  • Recognising DSI - The indicators, including in the home environment, care setting and healthcare setting