Aims: To promote the inclusion of blind and partially sighted people at theatre, cinema, sport and cultural events by offering a commentary, which is received through a headset, and which does not obtrude on dialogue. Services provided: Campaigns to raise the profile and standards of audio description nationwide Offers training for audio describers to a…
Edinburgh
British Deaf Association
Founded in 1890, the British Deaf Association (BDA) is the UK’s only official national representative organisation of British Sign Language (BSL) and Irish Sign Language (ISL) also used in Northern Ireland. We hold international status as an Ordinary Member of the World Federation of the Deaf (a United Nations consultative organisation) since 1957 and a…
Edinburgh Young Carers
Support for young people caring for someone at home
MACS (Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support)
Aims: To provide information and support to people born with Anophthalmia, Microphthalmia and Coloboma and their families. Services provided: Emotional and practical support and information Linking members with other MACS people via social media and regional activities and events Financial assistance to MACS members who require equipment or services to help meet their needs Activities…
Scottish Sensory Centre
Aims: To promote and support new developments and effective practices in the education of children who are deaf or visually impaired. Services provided: Training courses for teachers and other professionals involved in the education of children with visual impairments, who are deaf or have combined sensory impairments (deafblind etc) Research and publications (best practice etc)…