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are looking for deafblind people to help them in two projects at the moment. Here are some details

In partnership with Bristol's , the charity is looking for deafblind people to help them with a new national lifestyle and communications project funded by the Big Lottery Fund.

The team on are deaf or deafblind themselves and keen to hear about your experiences and future plans.

Researcher Susannah Barnett told us: "Through interviews and group workshops led by a deafblind researcher - deafblind people will be led through a series of questions and discussions about their everyday lives and how they view the world around them. In the later stages of the project, deaf people will also be drawn into the discussions. We want to consider if their experiences are similar to those of deafblind people and how the two groups might benefit from more collaboration in the future."

So if you're a DB'er aged 21-65 and use sign / tactile communication methods then email susannah.barnett@sense.org.uk. All expenses reimbursed and - woah kids we smell money - a small fee too.

Also, if you're deafblind and have a mind to start some campaigning to change this old world we live in and promote appreciation and understanding, Sense are offering a free training weekend that could well be up your street. It's part of their project and includes sessions on political lobbying, using media and planning.

The training is on the weekend of the 5th and 6th November and all happens in Cambridge. For more details contact liz.ball@sense.org.uk.