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Scotland
Scottish Association for the Deaf Tel: 0131 557 0591 textphone: 0131 557 6922
Scottish Association of Sign Language Interpreters (SASLI)
Tel: 0131 557 6370
Wales
RNID Cymru: Tel: 02920 333 034
The Wales Council for the Deaf provides publications including:
Wales Hi - quarterly journal
Textphone Users Directory - for all business and individuals in Wales
Llyfr Aryddim Cymraeg - Welsh sign language primer
Wales Volunteer Handbook
Tel: 01443 485 687; textphone: 01443 485 686
Special telephone aids
People with hearing impairments may be helped to use the telephone through special devices such as handsets with inductive couplers, amplifiers, extension bells and lamp signals, and text display. Textphones, fax machines and electronic mail (email) via a personal computer provide an alternative to voice-only communication
BT Guide for people who are disabled or elderly from BT Age and Disability Unit.
Freephone: 0800 800 150; textphone: 0800 243 123
Type Talk is the National Telephone Relay Service, run by the RNID with funds from BT, which enables textphone users to make calls to or take calls from hearing people. Rebates are available.
Enquiries: voice: 0151 709 9494, textphone: 0800 500 888; fax: 0151 709 8119
To find out about obtaining a textphone call Teletec 01908 270 003; textphone: 01908 270 005; or Sound Advantage: 01733 361 199; textphone 01733 238 020
Benefits and Services for People with Hearing Loss - RNID
Deaf and Hard of Hearing People Basic introduction to deafness and some of the surrounding issues - RNID
The Facts about Hearing Loss - RNID
How to Cope with Hearing Loss - RNID video £19
See ‘Addresses’ for full addresses of organisations mentioned in 'Help for those with Hearing Problems'
