Understanding Deafblindness: A Community Workshop

A community workshop for anyone experiencing deafblindness firsthand or supporting someone who is
Join us for an inclusive workshop for people living with deafblindness, their families, support workers, and anyone wanting to learn more about dual sensory loss. Deafblindness exists on a spectrum and understanding its impact on communication and independence is vital.

Presenter:
Rebecca from SensesWA, who acquired deafblindness four years ago, shares her lived experience to educate and empower others. As Chairperson of Deafblind West Australians, she brings invaluable insight.

What to Expect:

Understanding deafblindness at different levels
Everyday communication barriers
Inclusive strategies and helpful tools
Lived-experience perspectives
Open discussion and Q&A

Light refreshments will be available.

When

1 December 2025 – 06:00 pm

– To –

1 December 2025 – 08:00 pm

Location

Subiaco Library
237 Rokeby Road
Subiaco WA 6008

Accessibility details

Getting to the event: Subiaco Library has limited parking bays available including two accessible bays, street parking is also available and the closest Transperth stop is on Rokeby Road stop ID: 17528. For more information on getting around Subiaco visit the city’s website.

Access and inclusion: Subiaco Library is wheelchair accessible for additional information please contact Subiaco Library on 9237 9300.

For more information

jenniferv@subiaco.wa.gov.au
0425840455
https://www.subiaco.wa.gov.au/see-do/good-to-know/events/understanding-deafblindness-a-community-workshop-05a47ab7