Assistive Technology Support
Action Deafness provides assistive technology and equipment for Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing people, vital in enhancing their quality of life by offering practical solutions that help with communication and make everyday living more accessible. Contact us for more information.
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Areas of support
Gloucestershire
Hereford
Hartlepool
Leicester City
We can help you find the right resources. Please contact us for more information.
Assistive Technology
Assistive technology can include:
Alerting smoke alarms (with strobe light and vibrating pad)
Alerting doorbells (flashing and amplified)
Amplified listening devices
Baby monitors
Telephone amplifiers and equipment
TV listening systems
Vibrating alarm clocks
Vibrating pagers
Looking for something else, like carbon monoxide alarms, helpful apps, loops, bluetooth equipment, or travel alarms? We can help you find the right resources. Please get in touch to learn more.
Benefits
Live independently
Boost confidence
Provide reassurance
Improve communication
Increase accessibility
Feel empowered
Leicester City
If you live in Leicester City, you might be able to get this equipment free from Leicester City Council.
Action Deafness will install it for you.
To see if you qualify for a home visit or to learn more, please complete the referral form or use the contact details below.
In partnership with Leicester City Council.
Leicester City
Hereford
If you live in Herefordshire, you might be able to get this equipment free from Herefordshire Council.
Action Deafness will install it for you.
To see if you qualify for a home visit or to learn more, please complete the referral form or use the contact details below.
In partnership with Herefordshire Council.
Our Hereford Equipment Officers offer:
The chance to discover and try out assistive equipment at our free drop-in sessions at our Hereford Hub every Monday, 10am-1pm. This is a great opportunity to 'try before you buy'.
Information and advice about Deafness and hearing loss.
Home visits for assessments.
Hereford
Action Deafness:
Mondays: Drop-ins 10am-1pm
Action Deafness, 36 Widemarsh St, Hereford HR4 9EP
Wednesdays: Home visits
Hartlepool
If you live in Hartlepool, you might be able to get equipment.
To learn more, please complete the form or use the contact details below.
Hartlepool
Action Deafness:
Call us in BSL with AD 360
Gloucestershire
GDA Services part of Action Deafness:
Hearing aid maintenance clinics
Assistive equipment assessments in the home
Ear Health Checks and Wax Removal
Hearing aids and batteries
For NHS hearing aid repairs, batteries or replacement equipment, please contact your local Audiology Service. Information may also be available through your local council or NHS provider.
If your enquiry relates to equipment or assistive technology, please contact us and our team can help direct you to the right support.
Get in touch
Gloucestershire: [email protected]
Hereford: [email protected]
Hartlepool: [email protected]
Leicester City: [email protected]
Other ways we can support you
Booking communication support: We can assist booking BSL interpreters, notetakers and other communication support for your events and workplaces.
BSL taster sessions: Gain practical British Sign Language (BSL) skills, develop basic signing, and build confidence in communicating with Deaf people.
AD 360 BSL video support: Need to connect with us? Now it's easy and direct in British Sign Language (BSL). Video call with us live via AD 360, without the need for an interpreter.
