A Writing Board For Deaf-Blind People

The challenge

Deafblind individuals face major communication challenges. Speech, when possible, is often unclear, limiting interaction. Loss of sight and hearing also disrupts spatial orientation, making writing and other traditional communication methods difficult.

Who it helps

DeafBlind Community

How it works

Our solution provides a communication board to enable independent writing and improve interaction, fostering autonomy and connection.

The board enables Yael to locate where she is writing, move between lines independently, and communicate more freely with others, helping her gain greater independence.

Tools needed

PC or MAC I7 +

scissors

set of needles

FDM Printer

Project details

• Stage: Prototype
• Built by the Holon community, Holon, Israel
• Team: DeafBlind Community
• Category: Daily Living, Hobbies, Fun/Leisure
• 4 downloads

The build files for A Writing Board For Deaf-Blind People are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.

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