Resources
LINKS AND USEFUL INFORMATION
Resources which you may find useful:
- Deaf ConnectionsDeaf Connections works with Deaf and Hard of Hearing people across the West of Scotland.
- National Deaf Children's SocietyThe NDCS is the only UK charity solely dedicated to providing support and information for deaf children and young people, their families and professionals working with them.
- Learn BSLStories in the air - Interactive CD-ROMs on BSL Dictionary, BSL Numeracy and Sign Bridge to Literacy aimed at young deaf children.
- Scottish Council on DeafnessScottish Council on Deafness.
- Deaf SignOnline resource for deafness and sign language.
- ConnevansSuppliers of equipment for people with hearing problems, the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Textphones, telephones radio systems, vibrating alarm clocks, etc.
- Forest BooksSpecialist in Books, Videos, DVDs, CD-ROMs and software on sign language, deafness and deaf issues, baby signing.
- The Listening RoomThe Listening Room is a website with activities and resources to support the development of speech, language and listening skills of children, adolescents and adult cochlear implant recipients.
- BookshineBookshine aims to help deaf babies and toddlers to get 'bookstared'. Free books to parents or carers of deaf children up to, and including, the age of four.
More Information
Additional information and support.
- Deaf ConnectionsPaul McCusker from the Active Futures Project has various events running for deaf teenagers and can be contacted on 0141 420 2822 voice and text, 07707959295 mobile, email .
- Family FundThe Family Fund provides means tested grants to families. Please contact them on 0845 130 4542 or email . The grants have now been extended until age 17!
- National Deaf Children's SocietyNDCS has the NDCS Equipment Fund. Please contact 0808 800 8880 or get further information and a downloadable fact sheet on more sources of funding for your deaf child at http://www.ndcs.org.uk. This web site also has useful links to other deaf organisations.
- Glasgow BSL and Deaf NewsSome local Glasgow Deaf related news and information.