Deafness and Hearing Impairment

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• Health: Conditions and Diseases: Communication Disorders: Hearing  (188)
• Health: Senses: Hearing  (16)
• Regional: Europe: United Kingdom: Health: Disabilities  (1)
• Science: Social Sciences: Linguistics: Languages: Natural: Sign Languages: British Sign Language  (26)

Auditory Processing Disorder in the United Kingdom - - A voluntary organisation to promote recognition of this disorder. Information section, member area, links and calendar.

Deafies - - News, forums and blogs by and for deaf people to make friends. Includes related links.

Deafness Research UK - - Charity supporting medical research and education to secure improvements in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of hearing impairment. Includes information and advice, articles, and FAQ.

Deafness@Birth - - A training and information resource for professionals who work with deaf babies and their families.

Equip - Hearing Disorders - - The NHS Electronic Quality Information for Patients project (Equip) offers a directory of links to information for people affected by hearing loss and deafness.

The Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Site - - Central link point internationally for complete information on tinnitus, tinnitus retraining therapy, hyperacusis therapy. Links to scientific studies on this subject.

What is a Coclear Implant? - - Information site produced by Advanced Bionics (UK) Ltd, and aimed at teenagers.

Working Without Hearing - - Includes stories of individuals who became profoundly deaf as adults, and their experiences of returning to work; includes an advice section.

Single Sided Deafness - - The BBC offer information on the condition, causes, and treatment options. (June 13, 2003)