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This category provides a directory of websites of organisations working within the field of deafness. The term 'Deaf' is used throughout the directory to refer to all people with a level of deafness whether they identify themselves as Deaf, deaf, hard of hearing or hearing impaired.

Resources in This Category

• Association of Lipspeakers

  http://www.lipspeaking.co.uk/
  Information about the organisation and its activities; includes advice on using lipspeakers, training information, and a directory organised by region and by name.

• Auditory Processing Disorder in the United Kingdom

  http://www.apduk.org.uk/
  A voluntary organisation to promote recognition of this disorder. Information section, member area, links and calendar.

• BATOD (British Association of Teachers of the Deaf)

  http://www.batod.org.uk/
  Information about the organisation, its activities, membership and branches. Includes details on training, and articles on audiology and education issues.

• British Deaf Association

  http://bda.org.uk/
  Largest organisation in the UK that is run by deaf people for deaf people. Includes information on British Sign Language.

• British Deaf History Society

  http://www.bdhs.org.uk/
  Researching and publishing the history of the Deaf community in the UK. Includes photographs and recent news.

• Cued Speech Association UK

  http://www.cuedspeech.co.uk/
  Information about a technique to facilitate communication between deaf children and adults. Includes news, and details of classes.

• Deaf Camp UK

  http://deafcamp.blogspot.com/
  Provides opportunities for young deaf children to take part in an outdoor activity camp, and to enable the young deaf child to meet other deaf children. Information about the first event in 2001, and plans for future camps.

• Deaf Rave

  http://www.deafrave.com/
  Details of club nights organised for the deaf community in London. Includes reports and photographs of past events.

• Deaf Sign

  http://www.deafsign.com/
  Independent British site offering information, contact and discussion on issues related to deafness and sign language.

• Deaf-UK

  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/deaf-uk/
  Yahoo discussion board for deaf people in the UK, covering a range of deaf issues.

• Deafax Trust

  http://www.deafax.org/
  Organises research, educational and training projects, using information technology to enable deaf children, young people and adults to communicate effectively with hearing people on an equal basis.

• DeafClub.co.uk

  http://www.deafclub.co.uk/
  A directory of deafness-related resources, including organisations, BSL, culture, magazines, and discussion groups.

• DeafMail

  http://www.deafmail.org.uk/
  An e-mail-based consumer organisation and social group for deaf and hearing-impaired people. Hosts several forums. Includes membership details.

• Deafness Research UK

  http://www.deafnessresearch.org.uk/
  Charity supporting medical research and education to secure improvements in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of hearing impairment. Includes information and advice, articles, and FAQ.

• deafPLUS

  http://www.deafplus.org/
  Charity working with deaf and hearing people to achieve equality; includes information about their personal support, information and training services, and their regional network.

• DEX

  http://www.dex.org.uk/
  The Deaf ex-Mainstreamers Group supports and campaigns for the interests of deaf people who attended/attend hearing mainstream education. Information about their activities and contact details.

• DVD-Subtitles.com

  http://dvd-subtitles.com/
  Offers reviews of popular DVDs and their subtitling. Includes featured films and online sales.

• Hear: Help Ear and Allied Research

  http://www.hear.org.uk/
  Charity working with Manchester Royal Infirmary in the treatment of severe to profound deafness by the development of CI technology, semi-implantable and totally implantable hearing aids.

• Hearing Link

  http://www.hearinglink.org/
  Organisation dedicated to improving the quality of life for those who are hard of hearing. Includes a newsletter, events listing, local centres and ways to donate or get involved.

• HiKent

  http://www.hikent.org.uk/
  Charity providing advice, information and useful equipment to assist deaf and hard of hearing people overcome problems associated with hearing loss. Includes events, press releases and details of equipment and services available.

• Lipspeaker

  http://www.lipspeaker.co.uk/
  Lipspeaking services to aid deaf people in the understanding of conversations in legal, social and educational matters.

• Music and the Deaf

  http://www.matd.org.uk/
  A national charity opening up enjoyment of music and the performing arts to the hearing-impaired community. Details of workshops, schools projects, signed theatrical performances throughout the United Kingdom, and their instrument lending library.

• NDCS (National Deaf Children's Society)

  http://www.ndcs.org.uk/
  Dedicated to the support of all deaf children, young deaf people, their parent and carers, and professionals. History, description of activities, events, training and membership.

• Reaching Deaf Minds

  http://www.reachingdeafminds.org.uk/
  United Kingdom campaign to reduce the risk of deaf people developing mental health problems by improving access to primary care services.

• Royal Association in Aid of Deaf People

  http://www.royaldeaf.org.uk/
  Charitable organization in the UK that promotes the welfare and interests of deaf people whose first or preferred language is sign language.

• Signalong

  http://www.signalong.org.uk/
  Sign-supporting system based on British Sign Language, designed to help children and adults with communication difficulties. Publications, news and links.

• Signature

  http://www.signature.org.uk/
  Charity which promotes excellence in communication with deaf people and whose primary work is as a recognised awarding body offering nationally accredited qualifications.

• SignHealth

  http://www.signhealth.org.uk/
  Information about the organisation and its activities, including residential and day services, and specialist support for deaf people and children with mental health problems.

• Signs of God

  http://www.signsofgod.org.uk/
  Encourages people to develop and improve their use of BSL in Christian settings; information about team members, the Christian Interpreters Network, and training activities.

• Sound Seekers

  http://www.sound-seekers.org.uk/
  Registered charity which supports deaf people, particularly children in developing countries of the Commonwealth.

• SPIT (Signed Performances in Theatre)

  http://www.spit.org.uk/
  Promotes availability and awareness of British Sign Language (BSL) interpreted theatre. UK listings of BSL interpreted shows, events and advice.

• The Catholic Deaf Association

  http://www.cda-uk.com/
  An association of deaf and hearing people who support each other and promote services for deaf people in the community. Description of activities, events listing, news and a history.

• The Ear Foundation

  http://www.earfoundation.org.uk/
  Charitable organization providing independent information, training and support for deaf children and young people with cochlear implants.

• The Elizabeth Foundation

  http://www.elizabeth-foundation.org/
  Organization providing parent-centered services for young children with a hearing loss.

• The Jewish Deaf Association

  http://www.jewishdeaf.org.uk/
  History and description of the organisation, with details of membership, activities, events and training.

• The National Association of Deafened People

  http://www.nadp.org.uk/
  UK organisation representing deafened people, providing information and support to enable them to regain their independence and quality of life. Description of activities, publications and membership details.

• The Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID)

  http://www.rnid.org.uk/
  The largest charity representing deaf and hard of hearing people in the UK. Information about the organisation, and its services, including campaigning, information, training courses and consultancy, interpreters, and employment programmes to help deaf people into work.

• UK Council on Deafness

  http://www.deafcouncil.org.uk/
  Founded by a consortium of deaf organisations to extend co-operation between member organisations in promoting the interests of deaf, deafened, deafblind and hard of hearing people. Includes news, and details of their activities, events and publications.

• UK Deaf Sports

  http://www.ukdeafsport.org.uk/
  UK Deaf Sports aims to encourage deaf people to participate, to enjoy and to excel at sport. Information on Deaf sporting events throughout the UK.

• Your Local Cinema

  http://www.yourlocalcinema.com/
  The only listings service created exclusively for accessible cinema. Provides up-to-date information on subtitled screenings of all films currently being screened.

• Zebra Uno

  http://www.zebra-uno.com/
  Communications services and training courses for the Deaf community. Includes BSL video clips.

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