Provides needs assessment and co-ordination service for people who are profoundly deaf of any age. Also provide interpreters by booking service called iSign, phone 0800 9346837. Run an employment service for deaf people 16-65 and also Adult education programmes.
Telecommunication services for people who are deaf, hearing impaired, deafblind and speech impaired. A standard phone user can also use NZ Relay to make phone calls to deaf, hearing impaired, deafblind and speech impaired by connecting to a relay assistant who relays the entire conversation to your caller. The help desk is available 24 hours … Continued
The Deaf Society of Canterbury has been in existence since 1922 providing facilities for Deaf members of the community to meet and share their common language (New Zealand Sign Language, NZ’s 3rd official language), culture, history and social, sporting and recreational activities. For further information contact the above telephone number or text the cell phone … Continued
Sources of Financial Assistance & Donated Aids: Hearing aids can cost from several hundred to thousands of dollars. There are a number of sources of financial assistance for people needing to purchase aids. However some sources of assistance are only available through members of the NEW ZEALAND AUDIOLOGICAL SOCIETY & people need to be aware … Continued
Friendly ,affordable, high quality hearing care. Locally owned and operated. Services include free hearing screening, full hearing tests and a full range of hearing aids. A full hearing test is free with the purchase of hearing aids. Home visits by arrangement.
Supply the following: Assistive Listening Devices and Alarm Systems Stock a wide range of amplified telephones – both corded and cordless, as well as wireless alarm systems for the deaf and hearing impaired. We also stock infra-red cordless systems for television and radio for home or office, and cross-the-counter hearing aid batteries. Personal amplifiers are … Continued
NOTE; Deafblind Services is part of Foundation of the Blind www.rnzfb.org.nz Provide support to people who have vision and hearing impairment. Resources are available in large print, braille, tape, CD and email
Ear Health Canterbury is a service specialising in the health of your ears. Started by Rosemary Hanley, a registered nurse. The service is particularly aimed at the outer ear, with symptoms including discharge from the ear, itchy ears and glue ear. Specialised equipment includes a microscope and soft vacuum, which can replace the cleaning of … Continued
Deaf-Quip has a large range of equipment suitable for the hearing impaired eg. amplified telephones and accessories. Trials are not a problem and there is no obligation to purchase. Ring Tony at above telephone number for further information.
