Learning Activity 2: Simulation Experiences
Time to complete: 1 hour
Step into the shoes of someone else for a few minutes. What is it like, even for a few moments, to do everyday activities as a person who is temporarily deaf-blind?
Tasks
Do the two simulations described in these instructions. They involve carrying out common daily activities while blindfolded and wearing earplugs. Be sure to read the instructions all the way through before beginning.
Suggested Discussion Board Activities and Assignments
Assignment: Think-Reflect-Pair and Share
Takeaway
The simulation provides a deeper understanding of both the impact of deaf-blindness and the importance of intervention for learners who are deaf-blind.