General hearing impairment
There is a huge amount of information on the internet, so much that it can be confusing. The following is a short list of sites that we hope you will find helpful.
AOHL aims to achieve a radically better quality of life for deaf and hard of hearing people by campaigning and lobbying vigorously, by raising awareness of deafness and hearing loss, by providing services and through social, medical and technical research. Offers information and support on all aspects of deafness, hearing loss and tinnitus.
An internet resource. Directory of British sign Language and deafness related resources.
Supports deaf individuals who use hearing aids, cochlear implants or bone-anchored hearing aids. Provides resources, courses, training and events for deaf adults, children, their families and the professionals who work with them, and carries out research into a wide range of topics relating to hearing impairment. Also provides independent assessments, advice and reports through their Sound Advice programme.
NDCS is the national charity dedicated to creating a world without barriers for deaf children and young people. Provides factsheets, publications, impartial information and support to families and professionals on every aspect of childhood deafness – schooling, communication, parenting, health services, welfare benefits, equipment and much more. There is also a network of local DCS groups that organise meetings and events.
United Kingdom Council on Deafness (UKCoD)
A membership body for organisations concerned with deafness. Provides access to specialist information, conferences and collaborative working opportunities, whilst providing a collective membership voice to political and cross sector partners.