DEAFBLIND: A WORLD WITHOUT SIGHT AND SOUND

Resource #
DVD • DBWD814W

Price $149.95

Program Contents:  60 minutes

Captioning: None

Copyright Date: 2000

Available in the United States Only

We think in words—without access to them, how does one construct thoughts? Adam and Mark are 12-year-old boys born deaf and blind. With no exposure to language, how do they communicate with their parents? This fascinating program provides a window into the world of those who are deafblind.

Gaela and Graham, two remarkable deafblind adults who lost their hearing after childhood, describe their lives and experiences—including how Graham jet skis. Using special effects that simulate sensory deprivation and compensation, the video illustrates how people such as Gaela and Graham are able to lead fulfilled, even adventurous lives.