Sense International helps deafblind people in less developed countries to communicate, connect, interact and flourish
Sense International provides specialist training, information and support to ensure that every person living with deafblindness can achieve their full potential
We are Sense International
Sense International works in partnership to provide services and raise awareness of the needs of deafblind people and their families so they can connect, participate and contribute to their communities.
Our work
© Oliver Edwards 2008
Sense International provides specialist education, training and support to deafblind people, their families and carers in less developed countries.
Deafblindness can be a severely isolating condition, and in less developed countries, poverty combined with limited health care, education and social support make it even more difficult for deafblind people and their families to cope. As a result, many deafblind children and adults are institutionalised, kept in isolation or abandoned.
But with basic support and education, deafblind people can and do communicate, go to school, support themselves and become valued members of their communities. Sense International makes this happen by strengthening the abilities of families, local organisations and professionals to meet the needs of deafblind people in their communities.