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Empowering Sensory Disability Services: Lessons from Martha's Journey

This presentation highlights the story of Martha, illustrating the systemic failures in addressing sensory impairments. It emphasizes the need for better identification and support for individuals like her, who often experience misdiagnosis and inappropriate care. By implementing national and local policies, enhancing training, and developing sensory champions, we can improve the support for sensory disabilities. Involving those with dual sensory impairments can transform services. Together, we have the power to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the forgotten individuals.

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Empowering Sensory Disability Services: Lessons from Martha's Journey

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  1. The Forgotten People Beryl Palmer Operational Manager Sensory Disabilities Kent County Council

  2. Today’s Journey • Martha’s tale • How we fail people like her • What we need to do

  3. Martha’s Tale

  4. A Typical Response • Failure to identify and address sensory impairment • Misdiagnosis • Costly and inappropriate care packages

  5. Older People’s Services:Think Sensory! • National policy • Local policy • Breakdown those silos! • Information and training • Signposting, referral and assessment • Develop sensory champions

  6. Sensory Services:Get Active! • Use Section Seven deafblind guidance • Employ specialist staff • Develop Communicator Guide services • Promote direct payments • Involve dual sensory impaired people

  7. Together We Can Make a Difference!

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