Overview of Hearing and Vision Loss
Hearing and vision loss, also known as dual sensory loss, can have a significant impact on your independence and quality of life. Fortunately, there are services and resources available to help. This section provides information about dual sensory loss among older persons, steps for dealing with hearing and vision loss, and a series of videos featuring helpful products and devices.
Video Demonstrations of Products for People with Vision and Hearing Loss
The videos in this section feature Mary, a person who has both hearing and vision loss, and Paige Berry, former Coordinator of the Senior Adult Program at the Helen Keller National Center. Mary and Paige describe and demonstrate adaptive techniques and devices that have allowed individuals with dual sensory loss to maintain independence and quality of life.- Overview of Hearing and Vision Loss
- Overview of Alerting Devices
- Overview of Assistive Listening Devices
- Mary Peck: Living with Hearing and Vision Loss Due to Usher Syndrome