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Telephone 0808 808 0123
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informationline@rnid.org.uk
Telephone 0808 808 0123
Textphone 0808 808 9000
informationline@rnid.org.uk
RNID: For deaf and hard of hearing people.
Access to lipreading classes
In parts of the UK, people are finding it difficult to go to a class to improve their lipreading skills.
Problems include:
- The cost of classes is rising and is a real barrier to many people who would really benefit.
- A number of lipreading classes are threatened with closure or have been stopped because the cost of attending has put people off.
Lipreading is a vital skill for many deaf and hard of hearing people. Read about Steve's experience as he starts to learn to lipread.
What are we doing?
We're campaigning to increase the number of trained professionals and to raise awareness about communication services. We're also campaigning against the rise in the cost of lipreading classes.
How can you help?
Have you ever been in a situation where you needed an interpreter, notetaker or lipspeaker, and there wasn't one? How did this affect you? Tell us by emailing the campaigns team so we can continue to campaign on the things that are important to you.
