Web pages: www.ndcs.org.uk
The National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS) is the only UK charity soley dedicated to the support of all deaf children and young deaf people, their families and professionals working with them.
Services include:
* A freephone helpline giving clear, balanced information and support on many issues relating to childghood deafness with specialist advice on audiology and technology
* A network of family officers offering advice on education and welfare benefits for deaf children and support with appeals and tribunals
* Events for famlies and young deaf people including, arts, sports, outdoor activities and parenting days
* Free membership to parents and carers of deaf children
* Free publications and an online discussion group for parents via the ndcs.org.uk web site
* A purpose built "Listening Bus" travelling widely to UK schools and audiology clinics attended by deaf children
* An equipment loan scheme and grants to help parents on low incomes to buy essential equipment
Registered charity number 1016532
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