They answered, Yes, the color was overwhelming for me. It is too visually overpowering. They were then asked if the communication was different than from what they expected. Without visual cues and sounds, they had a difficult time developing a communication relationship. Vision loss is isolating.
More time is needed when working with deaf-blind people.
A fast reading assignment is not part of a deaf-blind person s reality. A meeting that may take one hour with a hearing person might take two or three times as long when working with a deaf-blind person. Clear turn taking of speakers must occur during a meeting. People must take turns so that the speaker can be clearly identified by the deaf-blind person. The best solution when presenting written information is to use buff colored paper and use 18 point font size with bold lettering.