This page gives you information and links to other organisations that we feel would be useful for Deaf and hard of hearing people.
If you think there are other organisations we should link to, please let us know. Our contact details are available at the bottom of this page
CATHOLIC DEAF ASSOCIATION
The mission of the Catholic Deaf Association is to bring ‘Good News’ to Deaf people and to enable them to pass it on to others. Therefore, the CDA encourages Deaf people to share in the Mass and the Sacraments and to participate and share fully in the life and mission of Church and Society.
The Secretary
Post: Hollywood House, Sudell Street, Collyhurst, Manchester, M4 4JF
Tel (voice): 0161 834 8828
Text: 0161 835 1767
Fax: 0161 833 3674
Web: www.cda-uk.com Email:catholicdeaf@btopenworld.com
SOUTH-EAST REGIONAL DIOCESAN DEAF SERVICES
Brentwood Diocesan Pastoral Deaf Service
Sr. Margaret Duffy RSM
Post: 803 High Road, Chigwell, Essex IG8 8AU
Tel: 020 8504 0406
Email: bpds@dioceseofbrentwood.org
Arundel & Brighton Deaf Service
Peter and Maria Booker
Post: 3 Springfield Road, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 2PJ
Fax: 01444 451 381
Email: casamariapita@aol.com
NATIONAL DEAF ORGANISATIONS
BDA
The broad aims of the BDA are to advance the interests of Deaf people, develop pride, identity and leadership qualities and awareness of their rights and responsibilities; thereby strengthening their own community and enabling them to take their place as full members of the wider national community.
Post: 1-3 Worship Street, London EC2A 2AB
Helpline (voice): 0870 770 3300
Helpline (text): 0800 652 2965
Admin Tel (voice): 020 7588 3520
Admin Tel (text): 020 7588 3529
Videophone: 020 7496 9539
Fax: 020 7588 3527
Web: www.bda.org.uk
Action on Hearing Loss (formerly RNID)
We're experts in providing support for people with hearing loss and tinnitus. We provide day-to-day care for people who are deaf and have additional needs. We supply communication services and training. We offer practical advice to help people protect their hearing. We campaign to change public policy around hearing loss issues and we support research into an eventual cure for hearing loss and tinnitus.
Post: Action on Hearing Loss, 19-23 Featherstone Street, London EC1Y 8SL
Tel: (Switchboard Textphone): 020 7296 8001
Tel (voice): 020 72968000
Fax: 020 7296 8199
HEARING CONCERN
Hearing Concern is a national charity dedicated to improving the quality of life of those who are hard of hearing. We are a volunteer led organisation whose main objectives are to provide advice, information and support, to promote communication access and to raise public and professional awareness of the issues associated with hearing loss.
Post: 4th Floor, 275-281 King Street, London W6 9LZ
NDCS
The National Deaf Children's Society is the national charity dedicated to creating a world without barriers for deaf children and young people.
Post: 15 Dufferin Street, London EC1Y 8UR
Tel: 020 7490 8656
Minicom: 020 7490 8656
Fax: 020 7251 5020
Email: ndcs@ndcs.org.uk Web: www.ndcs.org.uk
Helpline (Freephone) Tel/Textphone: 0808 800 8880
Email: helpline@ndcs.org.uk
SENSE
Sense is the UK's largest organisation for children and adults who are deafblind or have associated disabilities. We also work with people with single sensory impairments and a wide range of other difficulties - including physical disabilities, learning disabilities, and challenging behaviour.
Post: Sense, 101 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9LG Telephone: 0845 127 0060
Textphone: 0845 127 0062
Fax: 0845 127 0061
Email: info@sense.org.uk Web:www.sense.org.uk
Deafblind UK
Deafblind UK is a national charity offering specialist services and human support to deafblind people and those who have progressive sight and hearing loss acquired throughout their lives.
Post: Deafblind UK, National Centre for Deafblindness, John and Lucille van Geest Place, Cygnet Road, Hampton, Peterborough, PE7 8FD
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posted on 27 September 2005
