Sensory loss

There are various forms of sensory loss that the ALLIANCE supports.
The term ‘Sensory Loss’ can mean lots of different things. People can acquire sensory loss later in life and lose some hearing, vision or a degree of both. They can be born Deaf and may use a language such as British Sign Language (BSL). Some people may become deafened or hard of hearing in later life and develop skills in lipreading to communicate. Some people may be born with a Visual Impairment or gradually lose their sight as they age. People with acquired deafblindness may lose one or both senses in later life and some children can be born deafblind and develop communication, and a sense of the world, through touch and skilled communication partners.
The Scottish Government’s See Hear Strategy aims to facilitate “the seamless provision of assessment, care and support for children and adults with one or more sensory impairments. The aim is to enable people to obtain the same access to education, employment, healthcare, social care and leisure as everyone else.”
In the See Hear Strategy communication, access to information and the ability to move around the environment are key themes. The policy aims to promote equality, autonomy and ability for people across all areas of Scotland.
For further information please contact: sensory@alliance-scotland.org.uk
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