Royal
National Institute for Deaf People
(see website for contact details)
RNID Tinnitus
Information and Resources
The Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID) is the largest
charity representing the 8.7 million deaf and hard of hearing people in
the UK. As a membership charity, they aim to achieve a radically better
quality of life for deaf and hard of hearing people. They do this in the
following ways: campaigning and lobbying; providing information and
raising awareness of deafness, hearing loss and tinnitus; training
courses and consultancy on deafness and disability; training of
interpreters, lipspeakers and speech-to-text operators; communication
services including sign language interpreters; employment programmes to
help deaf people into work;
residential and community services for deaf people with special needs; equipment and products for deaf and hard of hearing people.
Sign Community (British Deaf Association)
(Check website for regional contact addresses)
A national organisation run by Deaf people,
for Deaf people. They represent the Deaf community, a community united
by shared experiences, history and, above all, by a common language:
British Sign Language
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Meniere's Society
- (see website for contact details)
The Ménière's Society (UK) can help you
with information and support. Join the Society and receive a
comprehensive information pack, a quarterly magazine, SPIN and a
contact list.
British Tinnitus Association
(see website for contact details)
Supports a nationwide network of local self-help groups; sponsors
tinnitus research projects; promotes education and awareness campaigns;
produces a quarterly magazine for member
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Menieres.org (US site)
- Menieres.org was founded
to provide a "home" of support for those who are suffering from
Meniere's Disease. Their primary goal is to provide a warm home on the
web for you to lean a shoulder on, share your tips and experiences
with other sufferers.
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