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The following is a list of useful websites which we trust are appropriate for your needs
DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING LINKS
The Royal National Institute For The Deaf is a charity which helps deaf and hard of hearing people.
Typetalk is a link to the hearing world for people with communications difficulties.
Hearing Concern provides support to hard of hearing adults in the UK.
Hearing Dogs provides hearing dogs for deaf people.
The British Deaf Association (BDA) is the largest deaf organisation in the UK run by deaf people and represents the sign language community.
The British Tinnitus Association promotes better tinnutus awareness.
The Ear Foundation is the only national UK charity to support provide activities for deaf children and young people with cochlear implants, their families and supporting professionals.
The Royal Association For Deaf People promotes the welfare and interests of deaf people. It works with the deaf community, deaf clubs, deaf individuals and the parents of deaf people.
Deaf Friend Finder is a dating site for deaf or ASL friends and singles.
Deaf Books is a specialist deaf books Internet bookstore. We consider it one of the best we've seen for books - extremely competitive!
Anne Colledge is the author of 'Northern Lights', a book for children aged 8+. It has a deaf hero and explores issues of deafness. Excellent reviews in UK and USA.
Childrens Books ages 2-7 for all abilities -- very curious! http://www.curioustails.com
Deafclicks is an online directory of companies that welcome deaf and hard of hearing people.
Clickhear is a very useful site for hard of hearing people and includes a nationwide network of Audiologists, hearing equipment and hearing aids.
www.hearing-aids-information.co.uk useful information on the whole subject of choosing and buying Hearing Aids.
BLIND AND PARTIALLY SIGHTED LINKS
Guide Dogs provides mobility and freedom to blind and partially-sighted people.
See Ability enables blind or partially sighted individuals who have additional disabilities to achieve their full potential.
Action for Blind People provides practical support to blind, partially sighted and visually impaired people that enables them to transform their lives through work, housing, leisure and support.
Blind in Business helps young blind students to develop the confidence to think about further education and University to lead them to good careers. Blind in Business also offers an employment service, which helps blind graduates.
MOBILTY IMPAIRED/OTHER DISABILITIES LINKS
The Muscular Help Foundation --- "To see a world free of muscle disorders" : www.musclehelp.com
Recommended Stairlift company for sales and service: http://www.bisonbede.com
The Spinal Injuries Association supports people affected by spinal cord injuries, including the family and friends of the disabled people.
Dogs for the Disabled’s dogs are trained in practical tasks such as opening and closing doors and taking the laundry out of the washing machine, helping disabled people live life more independently.
The Multiple Sclerosis Society is the UK's largest charity for people affected by MS, of which there are about 85,000 people.
The Huntington's Disease Association supports people affected by the disease and provide information and advice to families, friends and health care professionals whose task it is to provide support.
Ability UK provides inclusive, accessible and affordable fitness, adventurous, and creative leisure opportunities for people who have a physical disability, sensory impairment, learning difficulty, mental health problem, or long term illness.
Break Charity provides special care to children, adults and families with special needs such as people with physical and learning disabilities. BREAK can offer respite care, specialist child care and UK holidays.
DPPI is an information service promoting better awareness and support for disabled people considering parenthood during and after pregnancy and during their time as parents.
The Parkinson's Disease Society provides support, advice and information to people with Parkinson's Disease, their carers, families and friends, and to health and social services professionals involved in management and care.
Scope is the disability organisation in England and Wales for people with cerebral palsy. Scope aims to help disabled people achieve equality; a society in which they are as valued and have the same human civil rights as everyone else.
The Disabled Parents Network is a membership organisation of and for disabled parents. They operate a peer support and contact register that is open to all disabled parents.
ASBAH is the leading UK registered charity providing information and advice about spina bifida and hydrocephalus to individuals, families and carers.
Yes 2 Work : http://www.yes2work.org.uk is a non profit company that aims to help people who receive disability benefits to find jobs.
www.stair-lift-uk.co.uk - Informative website providing recommended Stairlift Suppliers
http://www.mobilewheelchairs.com/ - For help on wheelchairs, wheelchair accessories, electirc wheel chairs and other disability products
www.dah-europe.com - Disabled Access Holidays
http://www.disabledaccessholidays.com/ - features holiday destinations that are suitable for disabled travellers in a number of different countries.
Recommended childrens books: http://www.curioustails.com
ADAPTED CAR/VEHICLE HIRE: http://www.avhltd.com
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