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Cause
Congenital Deafblindness

Those who are deaf and blind from birth or from early childhood.

Congenital Visual Impairment

Those who are blind from birth or early childhood, and have a significant hearing loss.

Congential/Early Profound Deafness - Acquired Visual Impairment

Those who have a hearing loss from birth or early childhood, significant visual impairment. Usher Syndrome is one of the most common causes.

Acquired Deafblindness

Those who acquire a significant visual and hearing impairment in later life.

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The association of deafblind and dual sensory impaired people