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Season 4 Episode 6: Understanding multi-sensory impairment (deafblindness) with Hester Richardson

As season four of the SEND Network Podcast comes to a close, Izzy is joined by Hester Richardson to discuss the often misunderstood condition Multi Sensory Impairment (also known as deafblindness). 
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Season 4 Episode 6: Understanding multi-sensory impairment (deafblindness) with Hester Richardson
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As season four of the SEND Network Podcast comes to a close, Izzy is joined by Hester Richardson to discuss the often misunderstood condition Multi Sensory Impairment (also known as deafblindness). 

In the episode, Hester highlights:

  • What MSI is and how to spot it
  • Working with the families of children with MSI
  • Improving communication and accessibility in the classroom

About Hester
Hester is a former specialist teacher for visual and multi-sensory impairment turned lecturer for the University of Birmingham’s Department of Inclusion and Special Needs. She is currently redeveloping the university's programme for Education of children with Multi-Sensory Impairments. 

Resources:
Check out this resource on meeting the needs of children with MSI (Deafblindness)

Contact Hester
Contact Hester via her SEND Network profile. Don't forget to give her a follow!
Email: h.richardson.1@bham.ac.uk 

We hope you enjoy this episode! Please do share your thoughts in the comments as well as any other useful resources below!

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Content Team, SEND Network

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Hester Richardson

Programme Lead Education of Children with Multi Sensory Impairments MA, Mandatory Qualification, Post-Graduate Diploma, University of Birmingham

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Izzy Felton (She/Her)

Communities Editor, Mark Allen Group

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SEND Network, Izzy Felton & Hester Richardson

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Author

Go to the profile of SEND Network

SEND Network

Content Team, SEND Network

Contributing authors

Go to the profile of Hester Richardson

Hester Richardson

Programme Lead Education of Children with Multi Sensory Impairments MA, Mandatory Qualification, Post-Graduate Diploma, University of Birmingham

Go to the profile of Izzy Felton

Izzy Felton (She/Her)

Communities Editor, Mark Allen Group

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