|
- Are there major deafblind organisations in the UK?
There are two: Sense and Deafblind UK. In Scotland: Sense Scotland and Deafblind Scotland.
- Does Sense have an Usher Team?
Yes, email them for enquiries.
- I would like information and publications on Usher syndrome and deafblindness. Where do I get them?
Sense has the Usher Publications and Sense Library webpages.
- I have difficulties in getting around such as going to shops, travelling and visiting places, etc because of my Usher / deafblindness. Is there support that I can get to help me?
There is a law in the UK that says your local social services must provide personnel support for your needs. It is called Deafblind Guidance. See here for more information.
- I'm trying to find communicator-guides, personal assistants or Deafblind interpreters in my area, so is there a directory for them?
Try Sense's Deafblind Directory which is an online database of communicator-guides, personal assistants, deafblind interpreters, etc that you can search and book directly.
|
|
|
