Deafblind Victoria

Heather Lawson, Trudy Ryall and Michelle Stevens are founding members of Deafblind Victorians. The group is run by and for people who are Deafblind or who have both vision and hearing impairment. DBV provides the opportunity for people to join together to support each other, share experiences and explore ideas. The group also undertakes advocacy and self advocacy works aimed at improving the lives of people who are Deafblind they also work to foster increased community awareness and understanding of the experience of Deafblindness.

Session

Deaf blind world

Time: 4:45am - 5:30am

Location: Red Room

An interactive experience of the Impact of Deafblindness.

Deafblind World & My vote my right

Time: 3:30am - 5:00am

Location: Park A

DeafBlind Victorians deliver their interactive hands-on presentation DeafBlind World that shows what it is like to be deafblind. Then Matthew Potocnik, Education and Disability Engagement Officer at Victorian Electoral Commission explains how easy it is to vote and what help is available to make sure you get your voice heard in this year’s State election.