시청각장애인의 자립적 삶 지원 기반에 대한 연구 : 이동, 의사소통, 정보 ․통신의 욕구를 중심으로

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to support the independence of Deafblind people by exploring their experiences.: 10 Deafblind people were selected for this research. The result of the study showed that there were needs in three areas including navigating the environment communication, information and communications, but there was a gap in these three needs regarding to the disability characteristics of participants. In navigating the environment, the main needs were to 'go out freely’, and to 'move comfortably'. In communication, desire to 'talk with many people' and 'talking freely in daily life'. There was a desire to 'get information' and 'connecting with others' in the area of information and communications. In conclusion, it was suggested that the training of professionals to support of Deafblind people, the provision of independent living skills, and supplying the assistive technology and first priority given to deaf-blind people when renting the assistive technology. Specially independent living skill training is recommended to provide the education in the areas of communication, navigation, braille, and assistive technology. Each education has to be customized by the individual needs based on the disability characteristics.