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Volume 24, Issue 3
13 August 2019
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Commentary on “Eye and vision problems associated with learning disabilities” Available to Purchase

Joanna Grace
Joanna Grace
Sensory Projects, Helston,
UK

Joanna Grace is based at The Sensory Projects, Helston, UK.

Joanna Grace can be contacted at: sensorystory@gmail.com
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Joanna Grace can be contacted at: sensorystory@gmail.com
Publisher: Emerald Publishing
Online ISSN: 2042-8782
Print ISSN: 1359-5474
© Emerald Publishing Limited
2019
Emerald Publishing Limited
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Tizard Learning Disability Review (2019) 24 (3): 135–137.
https://doi.org/10.1108/TLDR-04-2019-0016
Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to raise awareness of a variety of influences on sensory accessibility.

Design/methodology/approach

It is a reflective piece on the workings of The Sensory Projects.

Findings

The paper shares insights gained through the running of various Sensory Projects all relating to sensory accessibility.

Originality/value

The Sensory Projects show the unique abilities of people with profound disabilities and exemplify how these can be shared when the author create sensorially accessible environments and activities.

Keywords:
Learning disabilities, Social inclusion, Mental health problems, Profound intellectual and multiple disabilities, Visual perception, Sensory accessibility
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2019
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