AAA Deaf

The type and extent of the combined hearing and vision loss determines an individual’s mode of communication and needs regarding visual accommodations. Individuals who are Deaf-Blind employ one or more of the following communication modes:

• sign language at close visual range (less than 4 feet) and/or within a limited visual space (often a small area including and just below the signer’s chin to signer’s chest)
• sign language at a greater visual range (4-8 feet) to accommodate those individuals with limited peripheral vision
• sign language received at close visual range with the use of tracking [hand(s) is/are placed on the interpreter's wrists/forearms for the receiver to maintain signs within their visual range]

AAA Deaf associates assigned to cover specialized requests for individuals whom are Deaf and Blind have sensitivity and mastery of the Tactile Interpreting technique, as well as, SPS modalities.