Sensory Impairment Page

	Sensory Impairment
	Opening ears to deaf access Having been on the wrong end of ignorance and poor provision, Ruthy Fletcher decided not to get mad but get active and set up her own resource In my day-to-day work I advise companies on how they can support deaf employees and customers in their workplace. I run the business through my website. I help, train and teach hearing people to understand the needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing people, working across a range of settings including hotels, guest houses, hospitals, councils and GP surgeries. After being laid off from my job as a copy typist in 2010, I vowed to do something that would help others with a hearing impairment. For more "Click Here"
	Audio Books website links
	DLA extended to visually impaired
	a massive leap forward Pioneering software developed by RNID is set to revolutionise the way people communicate with friends and loved ones by providing real-time text conversation on the PC. TalkByText Home Edition turns a PC with a broadband connection into a fully working textphone, so you can keep in touch with friends and family.
	Bus help for hard of hearing A KIRKCALDY man has joined forces with bus giants Stagecoach to help hard of hearing travellers enjoy more pleasant journeys. Jack Carr, of Fife Independent Disability Network Disability Network (FIDN), spearheads a scheme which will allow sensory impaired bus users to ask drivers for help, without drawing attention to their disability.
	You may be interested to note that a British Sign Language (BSL) version of our publication, 'How the Scottish Parliament Works' is now available on our website
	26.15 minute video of Jack Carr giving a talk on Deaf Awareness at the FIDN Network Meeting Balmullo 30-11-2007
	The New Scottish Parliament Text Service We had a link containing infor mation on the Scottish Parliament`s trialling of a text message service but while I doing some work on the work on the website site I found the links I had on the document on longer work so I got in touch with the relevant person at The Scottish Parliament and got the below response "The Scottish Parliament has recently launched a new website, which may explain why links in old documents are no longer active. We no longer have a webpage about the SMS text message service on the new website – However, I can confirm that Public Information can still accept enquiries via SMS text message. Please note that the number to use is now 07786 209 888 (text messages still charged at standard network rate) although enquirers no longer have to start each text with ‘SP’. Additionally, the services mentioned below (such as texting ‘MSP’ plus a postcode to receive a list of the MSPs who represent you) are also still active. It may also be worth mentioning another service that has proven to be popular: A pack of leaflets about the work of the Scottish Parliament can be sent out, free of charge, by texting the word ‘PACK’ followed by the enquirer’s full name and address."
	These Codes can be used in conjunction with the txt2travel Scheme from Fife Council "This is in Pdf Format"
	Ring & Ride is a service offering door to door travel, operating within a defined area, for those who find it difficult or impossible to use ordinary buses. This difficulty can be permanent or temporary, physical, mental or sensory. Travel in the Dunfermline area can be anytime between 8.00am and 10.00pm
	What is txt2traveline? txt2traveline is a mobile phone texting service which allows you get bus times sent to you for any bus stop you choose. The service covers all bus companies and is a partnership between Fife Council and Traveline Scotland. You can get the bus times for ANY bus stop in Fife. Download the promotional leaflet from the Publications section on this page.
	On an unseen disability (People with Hearing Difficulties).
	The Royal National Institute for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People Launches the first ever National Telephone Hearing Check.
	Blind Activities Supporting Events.. We are a small community group in East Fife of people with a visual impairment (VI). We aim to help ourselves by arranging a program of supported physical activities that members wish to participate in such as swimming, walking, cycling, canoeing, etc., with the idea of helping VIP (visually impaired people) keep fit and healthy and avoid becoming a burden on society. We are currently applying for charitable status and fund raising. Last year we organised a canoe trip down the River Tay. If you are interested contact Joe on 01334 475909 or 01333 450301
	REVIEW OF COMMUNITY EYECARE SERVICES IN SCOTLAND 2006 "This Document is in Pdf Format only"
	Scottish Parliament for British Sign Language Users
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