Hearing Impairment: Organisations

British Association of Teachers of the Deaf (BATOD)
The only association representing teachers of hearing-impaired children and young people in the UK. Audiology, sound treatment, excellent for mainstream. This is a very good site for information.

British Deaf Association Sign Community
Sign Community now includes a quick and easy to use listing of groups and services around the UK who use videophones, including public libraries and other services.

Deaf Education through Listening and Talking (DELTA)
Delta is an organisation that promotes the aural approach to the education of deaf children.

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People
Organisation that trains dogs as "hearing ears" for deaf people.

Newborn Hearing Screening Programme
Information on Newborn Hearing Screening by the NHS.

Royal Association in Aid of Deaf People (RAD)
Plenty of activities, resources, news and information. Predominantly for use by deaf adults or older students interested in interpreting services, deaf clubs and employment opportunities.

Royal National Institute of the Deaf (RNID)
Representing and supporting the deaf and hard of hearing people in the UK.