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Useful Addresses and Web Links We have gathered together a list of helpful addresses and web sites that may be of further interest to you. If you have a web site and would like to exchange reciprocal links with the Auditory VerbalUK web site, please email info@avuk.org.
Advanced Bionics Europe. E-mail: europe@advancedbionics.com 
A.G.Bell Association for the Deaf The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
(AG Bell) is a lifelong resource, support network, and advocate for listening,
learning, talking and living independently with hearing loss. Through publications,
outreach, training, scholarships and financial aid, AG Bell promotes the use of spoken
language and hearing technology. Headquartered in Washington DC, with chapters
located in the United States and Canada and a network of international affiliates,
AG Bell's global presence provides its members and the public with the support they
need-close to home. With over a century of service, AG Bell supports its mission:
Advocating Independence through Listening and Talking!
3417 Volta Place, E-mail: agbell2@aol.com
Auditory-Verbal Learning Institute (AVLI)
E-mail: info@avli.org The British Association of Teachers of the Deaf BATOD is the sole professional association for Teachers of the Deaf in the
UK. The Association organises CPD courses and national and regional meetings
to provide relevant up-to-date information and to disseminate good practice.
BATOD produces a magazine five times per year and a refereed Journal
(Deafness and Education International) three times per year. Strong links
are maintained between BATOD and Government and voluntary agencies,
especially the RNID and NDCS, to contribute to policy development in this
field and to represent the interests of deaf children and their teachers. Paul Simpson, BATOD Secretary E-mail: secretary@batod.org.uk
The British Cochlear Implant Group (BCIG) Website: www.bcig.org.uk
CHEAR (Children's Hearing Evaluation and Amplification Resource) Chear offers full, independent evaluation of children's hearing and hearing aid fittings.
Full information on the testing and results is given in a report so that parents can be part
of the decision-making for their child. No medical referral is necessary for an appointment.
The price for an appointment is £150 or less. 30 Fowlmere Road E-mail: josephine@chears.co.uk
Christopher Place Email: info@speech-lang.org.uk
Cochlear Europe Ltd.
Cochlear Implanted Children's Support Group (North) Email: info@cicsgroup.org.uk
The Communication Trust The Communication Trust believe that speech, language and communication skills are the most important skills that every child needs to succeed in life. The purpose of the Trust is to raise awareness of the importance of speech, language and communication across the children's workforce and to enable practitioners to access the best training and expertise to support the communication needs of all children. Website: www.thecommunicationtrust.org.uk Contact a Family Website: www.cafamily.org.uk
Deafness Research UK
DELTA (Deaf Education through Listening and Talking) Email: enquiries@deafeducation.org.uk
The EAR Foundation
Educational Audiology Association
Elizabeth Foundation E-mail: info@elizabeth-foundation.org Independent Panel for Special Education Advice
Listen Up E-mail: kay@listen-up.org
If your child has experienced meningitis and you are struggling to cope with its impact, we are here to help. We offer a wide range of support services including financial grants to fund aftercare such as auditory verbal therapy. We also provide free counselling, home visits and a 24-hour helpline - 0800 028 18 28
Fern House E-mail: info@meningitis-trust.org
NHS Newborn Hearing Screening Programme
Natural Communication, Inc. E-mail: webmaster@nciohio.com
NDCS (National Deaf Children’s Society) E-mail: ndcs@ndcs.org.uk
RCSLT (Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists) E-mail: info@rcslt.org
RNID (Royal National Institute for Deaf people)
18-23 Featherstone Street E-mail: informationonline@rnid.org.uk
SENSE (National Association for Deaf-Blind and Rubella Handicapped) E-mail: info@sense.org.uk
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