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South Coast support is available for the deafblind

Social distancing is particularly difficult for deafblind people who rely on touch and human interaction.

August 20, 2020
South Coast Herald 1 minute read
DeafBlind Society members and their supporters (back, from left) Ronel Maree (interpreter); Philip Dobson (DBSA director); Nkosinathi Bhengu (DBSA KZN vice-chairman); Sbu Bhengu (interpreter); Sbonelo Maphumulo (DBSA KZN Youth Representative); and Churchill Hlongwa (DBSA KZN treasurer) with Sthembile Maphumulo (interpreter) and Sandra Tyler (DBSA KZN immediate past chairman) in front.

The KZN branch of the DeafBlind Society of South Africa (DBSA) has three members living in Port Shepstone and is looking to expand its local membership.

“We would like to provide support services to deafblind people and their families, both in Port Shepstone and throughout KZN,” said Tracy Smith of the South Coast branch.

Tracy Smith ofthe South Coast DeafBlind Society.

“We want them to know that we are here for them, and that they are not alone.

“Social distancing is particularly difficult for deafblind people who rely on touch and human interaction, and we aim to create a place where they can express themselves and where their voices can be heard.”

To find out more, contact Tracy at tracy@rejuven8me.co.za

Emmie Barnard (left) DeafBlind Society secretary, Miss DeafSA Khetiwe Madi and Tracy SURNAME at the national quadrennial DBSA meeting which took place in Johannesburg earlier this year.

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