- 2 Ears 2 Hear
- Campaigns for routine use of bilateral cochlear implants instead of unilateral ones; stresses the importance of securing NHS funding. Includes many family stories and a survey of the situation around the world.
- Auditory Verbal UK
- National charity which teaches deaf babies and children to listen and speak, so that they can achieve their potential in life. Provides information on how AVT works, with video clips, personal stories, parent resources and details of professional training.
- British Cochlear Implant Group
- Professional body representing cochlear implant centres and associated specialist medical practitioners in the UK. Includes news and event information and advice for the general public.
- Children of Deaf Parents UK
- Organisation dedicated to informing, mentoring, and working with deaf parents in the UK. Provides activities and events that help nurture and broaden horizons.
- Cochlear Implanted Children's Support Group
- Briefly outlines the aims of this support group and the services they offer to families who have children with cochlear implants.
- Deaf Parenting UK
- Independent organization created to support deaf parents, point out gaps in services in the UK, and collaborate with other groups and institutions to improve access to information and services for deaf parents.
- Deafness Research UK
- Medical charity for deaf and hard of hearing people; offers details of their achievements plus extensive information on how the ear works and on ear conditions. Also includes newsletters.
- DELTA
- Deaf Education Through Listening and Talking; charity which supports deaf children following an auditory oral route. Includes information leaflets, factsheets, research details and FAQ.
- The Ear Foundation
- Supports children with cochlear implants. Offers information on the charity's work, plus details of professional training and family services provided.
- National Deaf Children's Society
- Features details of this charity's history and current campaigns, plus information on family support and publications.
- Northern Ireland Deaf Youth Association
- Aims to increase the inclusion of deaf people in society and reduce isolation. Includes deaf awareness training, local clubs and a discussion forum.
- Royal National Institute for the Deaf
- Representing deaf and hard of hearing adults in the UK. Features news, fact sheets and details of technological aids.
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