The Sensory Services Centre in Redbridge provides services
to deaf, hard of hearing, blind, partially sighted and deafblind
people, in partnership with other organisations.
The provision of mobility training and independent living skills
training for people with visual impairments is provided through
RNIB and
Deafblind UK.
The Sensory Services Centre provides:
- assessment and issue of equipment to deaf, deafened and hard of
hearing people
- assessment of needs of blind, partially sighted and deafblind
people
- information, advice and training about sensory loss
- support of individuals
- hearing aid maintenance, such as battery, tubing and
cleaning
- a weekly drop-in session with a community British Sign Language
interpreter
- a community base for clubs
- display and demonstrate equipment for people with sensory
loss