deafblind

British

/ ˈdɛfˈblaɪnd /

adjective

1. unable to hear or see
2. ( as collective noun; preceded by the )
  
  the deafblind

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Deaf Spotlight provides opportunities for artists who are deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing to create new art.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 28, 2023

The charity supports those who are deafblind or have complex impairments and traditionally provided community outreach projects, virtual support and campaigning.

From BBC • Aug. 26, 2022

All conversation is happening in American Sign Language, and also in Protactile, a still-emerging language used by deafblind people to communicate via touch.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 26, 2022

Cooke starts next week, and once she rounds out her staff, she’ll begin a ward-by-ward tour to assess outcomes and needs for deaf, deafblind and hard-of-hearing residents across the District.

From Washington Post • Jun. 14, 2022

“People with disabilities stand to benefit the most from self-driving cars, but developers are not making accessibility enough of a priority,” said the author and deafblind disability justice lawyer.

From The Verge • Dec. 20, 2021

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