{"id":2843,"date":"2022-04-06T11:43:33","date_gmt":"2022-04-06T10:43:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/?page_id=2843"},"modified":"2024-07-16T14:56:27","modified_gmt":"2024-07-16T13:56:27","slug":"other-service-providers-disability-charities-and-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/information-and-advice\/for-professionals\/other-service-providers-disability-charities-and-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Other service providers, disability charities and resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t
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Get in touch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you’d like more information or support on healthcare services and best practice for people who are deafblind or disabled, please get in touch with us at info@sensesense.org.uk<\/a> <\/strong>or visit our get in touch page<\/a> for other ways to contact us.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

Sense is proud to work with, and support the work of, other organisations who are helping to create a better world for people who are deafblind or have complex disabilities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below, you can find a list of service providers, charities, and organisations that specialise in helping blind, deaf or disabled people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sense also provides a range of services<\/a> for disabled people and practical information for families<\/a> and professionals<\/a> on how to support people who are deafblind or have complex disabilities. <\/p>\n\n\n

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\n \n RNIB\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tThe Royal National Institute for the Blind gives blind people the help, support and tools they need to realise their aspirations.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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\n \n Birmingham University MSI \n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tThe University of Birmingham offers learning programmes that support professionals to work more effectively with learners who are deafblind (multi-sensory impaired) and for teachers with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).\r\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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\n \n Birmingham City University\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tBirmingham City University offers a Certificate in Professional Studies (Deafblind Studies), giving professionals the knowledge and skills to offer high quality services.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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\n \n Contact\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tContact is a charity that supports families with disabled children. \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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\n \n DBI\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tDeafblind International is an international not-for-profit membership organization focused on the needs of individuals who are deafblind, their families and the professionals who provide services.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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\n \n Perkins\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tThe US-based Perkins School for the Blind offers programs and services for children and young adults with multiple disabilities and their families around the world. It also supports educators, professionals and researchers by focusing on innovation and excellence in educational services, accessibility and professional development.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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\n \n NatSIP\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tNatSIP, the National Sensory Impairment Partnership is a partnership of organisations working together to improve outcomes for children and young people with sensory impairment. NatSIP also has a searchable database where people can commission independent MSI teachers.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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\n \n Seashell Trust\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tSeashell supports children and young people with complex learning difficulties, disabilities, and additional communication needs from across the UK. They provide education, care, and support for people aged from 2 to 25 years at Cheadle Hulme, near Manchester. \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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\n \n NDCS\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tThe National Deaf Children\u2019s Society helps deaf children communicate. \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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\n \n RSBC\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tThe Royal Society for Blind Children supports blind and partially sighted children and young people, and their families.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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