Publications - disabilities

For a free copy of any of these publications, or if you would like a copy in another format, for example, large print, audio, braille, easy to read (uses words and pictures to make it easy to understand), or in another language, please contact Hantsdirect on 0845 603 5630 (please see call charge information at bottom of page).

Please note that the Deaf Services Team's telephone details on the hearing loss leaflets are incorrect. These leaflets are currently being updated. The correct details for the Deaf Services Team should be: Tel: 0845 603 5630
Minicom: 0845 603 5625
SMS texting: 07797 877012
Fax: 01962 866239
Email: deaf.services.team@hants.gov.uk

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  1 in 7 people in Hampshire have a significant hearing loss

  September 2006

  Introduction to Hampshire County Council Sensory Services for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.

  
  

  Download a copy of 1 in 7 people in Hampshire have a significant hearing loss  134kb

   

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  Making life easier if you are deaf or hard of hearing

  September 2006

  Information about organisations and services that provide help and support if you are deaf or hard of hearing.

  
  

  Download a copy of Making Life Easier if you are deaf or hard of hearing  1mb

   

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  Making life easier if you are deaf or hard of hearing - Information for friends and family separate insert

  September 2006

  
  

  Download a copy of Information for friends and family  209kb

   

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  Managing Sight Loss

  January 2006

  Information about organisations and services that can provide help and support if you have failing sight.

  
  

  Download a copy of Managing Sight Loss  58kb

   

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  Managing Dual Loss (sight and hearing) - how to get help

  February 2008

  Information about organisations and services that can provide help and support if you have a dual sensory loss

  
  

  Download a copy of Managing Dual Loss (sight and hearing)  66kb

   

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  Information factsheets - what you need to know

  
  

  Download a copy of 1a Terminology  87kb

  Download a copy of 1b LVA  105kb

  Download a copy of 1c Reading  103kb

  Download a copy of1d Recorded material  87kb

  Download a copy of 1e Driving  91kb

  Download a copy of1f Leisure  103kb

   

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  Information factsheets - practical suggestions

  
  

  Download a copy of  2a Out and About  89kb

  Download a copy of  2b Lighting  100kb

  Download a copy of  2c Colour and Contrast  99kb

  Download a copy of  2d Organisation  87kb

  Download a copy of  2e Writing and Keeping notes  100kb

  Download a copy of  2f For Family and Friends  88kb

   

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  Transition guide

  Information about transition planning for young people

  
  

  Download a copy of the Transition guide  828kb

   

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  Transition Handbook

  Information on transition from Children’s to Adult Services in Social Care, Health Care and Education for families and carers of young people with disabilities and complex needs Ages 14 - 25
  
  Download a copy of the Transition Handbook  936kb

   

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  The New Learning Disability Service

  
  

  Download a copy of the New Learning Disability Service a5 leaflet  546kb

   

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  Integrated Learning Disability Service

  
  

  Download a copy of the Integrated Learning Disability Service dl leaflet  219kb

   

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Call charges: Calls to 0845 numbers will cost between 4p (local rate) and 6p (national rate) per minute for BT customers. Calls made using other service providers or mobiles may cost more.   Alternatively call  01329 225398 - standard and local call rates apply to this number.