Deafblindness sites

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* A - Z to Deafblindness
A personal site that is nonetheless rich in content - the informal nature of the site makes it easy to read and use.

* Deafblind UK
Deafblind UK is a national charity that provides a range of support services to deafblind adults and their carers. Clear and concise website, detailing the causes and symptoms of deafblindness. There is information on services, counselling and how you can get involved. It also has a useful 'large text' version.

* Deafblindness web resource
This is a page of links to other deafblind information on the web. Although some of the links are medical research pages, the collection of information is useful to those wishing to get beyond the initial information. There are also categories on equipment available, courses, journals and periodicals and computer technology advancements relating to deafblindness.

* Sense
Sense, the National Deafblind and Rubella Association, is the UK's leading organisation working with people who have sight and hearing difficulties. A concise, neat website with general information on deafblindness. There are useful sections on career opportunities and Sense International.

* Usher UK
Usher UK is a voluntary organisation run mainly by Usher people. It promotes the interests, needs, welfare and well-being of all people who have Usher, their partners, families and friends.


Baby with equipment to test hearing