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Useful Leaflets
The leaflets are in PDF format - you will need Adobe Reader which is available free from Adobe.com. (The links will open in a new window) The files currently available for browsing: Audiology Hearing Aids: a guide (NDCS) Quality Standards in Paediatric Audiology (NDCS) Quality Standards in Bone Anchored Hearing Aids for children and young people (NDCS) Quality Standards: Cochlear Implants for children and young people. (NDCS) Quality Standards: Transition from paediatric to adult audiology services. (NDCS) Communication Career As A Language Service Professional (LSP) (UKCoD) Communicating with your Deaf Child (NDCS) Sign Language and your Deaf Child (NDCS) DDA (Disability Discrimination Act) Your Duties Under The DDA (UKCoD) Your Rights To Communication Support Under the DDA (UKCoD) Deafness General - Children Deaf Children: Positive practice standards in social services (NDCS) Quality Standards: In the Early Years (NDCS) Understanding Deafness (NDCS) Education Developing Early Intervention/Support Services for Deaf Children & Their Families (Dept of Education & Skills) Deaf Friendly Teaching (NDCS) Deaf Friendly Schools (NDCS) Deaf Friendly Nurseries and Preschools (NDCS) Health A Service On The Edge Inspection of Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People (Dept of Health) Good Practice Guidance for Healthcare Providers of Services to Deaf, Hard of Hearing & Deafblind people (CACDP) Stepping Away from The Edge Improving Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People (Dept of Health) Hearing Aids How To Use Your Hearing Aids (NHS) Mental Health and Deafness Hidden Lives - The Psychological & Social Impact of Becoming Deafened in Adult Life (The Link Centre for Deafened People) Developing Mental Health Services for Deaf Children and Young People in Northern Ireland (NDCS) TEA Report (Dept of Health)
TEA Report Proposal (East Anglia Working Group on Mental Health and Deafness)
© 2006 West Norfolk Deaf Association
Deafness: The Facts
Adult-onset hearing loss ranks 15th amongst the leading causes of the Global Burden of Disease (GBD), and 2nd in the leading causes of Years Lived with a Disability (YLD).
Source: World Health Organizations website 2006
