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Interviews with deafblind people for a research project (x-post r/deafblind) (self.Blind)
submitted by oxfordphdstudent
Hello everyone!
I am a PhD student from the University of Oxford. My research lies at the crossroads between philosophy and cognitive science: in a nutshell, I am interested in how people are aware of their location in space.
I first heard about deafblindness through reading about Helen Keller, and I have quickly developed a strong interest for deafblindness. Unfortunately, there is little to no research on the experience of deafblind people, and I don't know anyone who is deafblind. I should add that I am neither blind nor deaf myself.
As part of my research, I would like to learn more about how deafblind people experience space, and how they locate themselves in space. This is why I would like to conduct interviews with deafblind people in the format of their choice (I assume email or maybe an instant messenger service would work very well).
This is a serious research project that will probably end up forming the basis of a paper published in an academic journal. I think that this would be a very good opportunity to make researchers, and sighted/hearing people in general, more aware of deafblindness.
If you are deafblind and agree to be interviewed for this research project, please contact me. I very much look forward to chatting with some of you, learning more about you experience and advancing research in this area together!
I am a PhD student from the University of Oxford. My research lies at the crossroads between philosophy and cognitive science: in a nutshell, I am interested in how people are aware of their location in space.
I first heard about deafblindness through reading about Helen Keller, and I have quickly developed a strong interest for deafblindness. Unfortunately, there is little to no research on the experience of deafblind people, and I don't know anyone who is deafblind. I should add that I am neither blind nor deaf myself.
As part of my research, I would like to learn more about how deafblind people experience space, and how they locate themselves in space. This is why I would like to conduct interviews with deafblind people in the format of their choice (I assume email or maybe an instant messenger service would work very well).
This is a serious research project that will probably end up forming the basis of a paper published in an academic journal. I think that this would be a very good opportunity to make researchers, and sighted/hearing people in general, more aware of deafblindness.
If you are deafblind and agree to be interviewed for this research project, please contact me. I very much look forward to chatting with some of you, learning more about you experience and advancing research in this area together!
KillerLag 1 points 5y ago
Have you contacted any deafblind organizations within the UK? That kind of interview may do better with a face to face chat with an intervenor/interpreter.
Additionally, have you spoken to an O&M instructor in your area as well? We help with teaching that kind of stuff, and they may know someone who is suitable for an interview.
Additionally, have you spoken to an O&M instructor in your area as well? We help with teaching that kind of stuff, and they may know someone who is suitable for an interview.
oxfordphdstudent [OP] 1 points 5y ago
Thanks for the suggestion. I have tried contacting SENSE several weeks ago, but they replied that they are "unable to help by facilitating meetings with deafblind volunteers". I have recently tried to contact American organizations as well – I will see what they say, but that would preclude the possibility of doing a face to face chat.
I will follow you advice and try to find an O&M instructor in Oxford or the London area, that's a very good idea.
I will follow you advice and try to find an O&M instructor in Oxford or the London area, that's a very good idea.
KillerLag 1 points 5y ago
What about Deafblind UK?
If you call RNIB, they should help put you in touch with an O&M instructor. They may also be able to put you in touch with an organization they work with that assists people who are deafblind as well.
If you call RNIB, they should help put you in touch with an O&M instructor. They may also be able to put you in touch with an organization they work with that assists people who are deafblind as well.
oxfordphdstudent [OP] 1 points 5y ago
I have contacted Deafblind UK a week ago, but they haven't replied yet. Calling RNIB is a great idea too – thanks! I've also managed to get a more positive reply from SENSE by contacting the TouchBase South East office. They asked me what kind of question I wanted to ask, so we'll see where it goes.
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