Deafblind

Students must have a diagnosis of functional Level 4 permanent vision loss and bilateral profound hearing loss from a registered orthoptist or ophthalmologist and an appropriately qualified audiologist (for example from a hospital, Hearing Australia, NextSense, The Shepherd Centre). The student’s vision and hearing losses must be at levels that significantly impact learning ability, communication, socialisation, mobility and daily living. Documented evidence based on individual assessment must indicate that extensive adjustments beyond those generally provided for students with a hearing and/or vision loss or severe intellectual disability are required in the educational setting. Approval for the provision of a Deafblind disability confirmation will be undertaken by a team, comprising the Principal Psychologist and Inclusion and Disability Coordinator, and considered on a case-by-case basis.