Deaf-Blind Manual and Deaf-Blind Hands-On Signing
Around 23 000 people in the UK are both deaf and blind, and have special
needs in the areas of communication and access to information, such
as Deaf-Blind Manual and Deaf-Blind Hands-on Signing. Methods of communication
vary depending on the amount of residual sight and hearing. Those who
cannot hear speech or see sufficiently to follow lip reading or sign
language will use some form of tactile communication.
- The manual alphabet/finger spelling - words are spelt onto the deaf-blind person’s hand
- Block Alphabet – spelling out in block capitals
- Hands-on signing – people who were born deaf and use British Sign Language interpreting (BSL), and who then experience sight loss may continue to use BSL.
We work with experienced and qualified Deaf-Blind Manual and Deaf-Blind Hands-on interpreters who can work with people who are deaf-blind or who are partially sighted.
- Request a Quotation - Deaf-Blind Manual and Deaf-Blind Hands-on Signing
- Request to be contacted by telephone
- Print copy of Deaf-Blind Manual alphabet
Case study
When London-based Atlas translations received the request from a doctor to send
an experienced Deaf-Blind manual interpreter to his surgery in Yorkshire, we
were delighted to be able to help. Our interpreter was able to explain
the patient’s symptoms to the doctor, and in turn, pass on the doctor’s advice
to the patient.
