DBV Connect
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Tech talk 6 – Sunu band and Dot watch
A Sunu Band is an electronic bracelet that vibrates. It can detect obstacles in the environment and tell the time, among other features that are useful for deafblind people. DBV member John Hoctor trialled the Sunu Band – see two videos below, where he gives his impression of it, and navigates around the office when…
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Tech talk 5 – Live captions on Samsung phones
DBV member Joseph discusses how to use live captions on Samsung smartphones
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Deafblind tips 7 – Hospital communication
Before my surgery last year I thought to try and created of the communication between me and nurses at the hospital. You know Sometimes interpreters or Commguide are not available to support. I typed up a short instruction and is laminated in size A4 paper then typed on words in braille. See photo of my…
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Deafblind mental health
Deafblind Victoria held a mental health event on 18th May 2022 that was attended by 14 Deafblind Victorians, and supported by 12 interpreters, 2 commguides, 2 DBV support staff, one Auslan student on work placement and one volunteer. Trudy Ryall, a deafblind person who has experienced mental ill health, introduced the event, acknowledging the $1000 grant…
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Medical trial – new drug for Usher Syndrome RP
DBV member Joseph Heenan visited DBV today to share news about a medical trial that he is involved in. Doctors are testing a new tablet to see if it can help stabilise Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) for people with Usher Syndrome. In the video, Joseph talks in Auslan about the trial. A transcript is below. Joseph…
