Sensory, Speech & Language

DeafBlind

DeafBlind New Zealand Inc.
Support for people who are deafblind.

Deafness or Hearing Impairment

Deaf Association of New Zealand (inc)
Information about support, education, sign language and the online deaf community.

Hearing Association Wellington
Forums for the deaf and hearing impaired including assistive devices, hearing aids, hearing protection and funding & subsidies.

The Hearing Association Inc
Offers advice about deafness and hearing loss, product information and local contacts.

Otosclerosis

Defeating Deafness
Otosclerosis research

National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders
Information about otosclerosis, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatments


Blindness or Visual Impairment

The Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind
This website provides information on events, news and publications.

Association of Blind Citizen's of New Zealand
ABC NZ is a national organisation of, and for, blind citizens of New Zealand.

Mountbatten Braille Writer
The Mountbatten Brailler is an electronic Braille writer, notetaker and embosser. It integrates modern computer technology and has multiple applications.

Talking Tactile Technology
T3 - A touch sensitive, multi sensory device which provides instant audio feedback from tactile images. The Royal National College for the Blind - UK.

General information about eye conditions

All About Vision
Offers complete guides on contact lenses, eye nutrition, vision surgery, sunglasses and low vision.

St Lukes Eye Clinic
Provides clear and comprehensive information on eye diseases and disorders.

The Schepens Eye Research Institute
The Schepens Eye Research Institute is the largest independent eye research institute in America.

Cataracts

Cataracts FYI
Information about cataracts, symptoms, causes, treatments, news and frequently asked questions.

The Royal National Institute for the Blind
Understanding cataracts - causes and treatments

Glaucoma

National Eye Institute
Facts about glaucoma for patients.

Macular Degeneration

Macular Degeneration Partnership
Information on macular degeneration, risk factors, testing for the disease, monthly newsletters, research and experimental treatments.

The Merck Manual
This online manual provides information on age-related macular degeneration.

Speech & Language

The American-Speech-Language-Hearing
Information about a variety of different speech and language disorders. Includes information on assessment and treatment.

The New Zealand Speech Language Therapists Association (NZSTA)
Information about events, publications, and the role of speech language therapists. The website is aimed at therapists.




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