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Right to independent living for the Blind & DeafBlind & Deaf Disability RightsIf you are blind or visually impaired or deaf or hard of hearing then you have certain rights and are entitled to certain benefits from either your social security office or your local council. There is a wide range of equipment available that can help you lead a more independent lifestyle in your home. Equipment and aids can often be got through your council or social security office and can include such items as kitchen gadgets, special telephone, and computer and screen magnifiers, telephone handsets with inductive couplers, amplifiers, extension bells and text displays. Help from your local council All visually impaired, blind people, deaf people and those hard of hearing are entitled by law to an assessment from their local council, this means that they will help you to receive equipment and services which could help and make improvements in your day to day living. In some cases you could even receive direct payments which enables you to purchase items needed yourself without going through social services. Social services can also help by putting you in touch with a rehabilitation worker; these people will be able to show you how to improve your lifestyle with the use of such things as special communication software for the computer or writing aids. Equipment to make life easier Blind, visually impaired people, deaf and hard of hearing people often find everyday tasks harder to complete but there are several tools and gadgets which can assist them, for example: * Tools that can tell the person when liquid begins to boil. * Gadgets that make a sound when the person is pouring liquid and the container is almost full. * Bread knives that assist you in cutting even slices. * Watches and alarm clock. * Smoke alarms with flashing lights. * Alarm clock that vibrate under your pillow. * Clocks with very loud rings. * Clocks that have flashing light indicators. * Doorbells that alert by flashing light. * Multi alerting systems for different sounds such as smoke alarms and telephone ringing. Equipment for services and leisure Visually impaired people can still enjoy television and books and social services can help with these as well. If you are registered blind then by law you are entitled to 50% off your television license. Other useful equipment include: * Talking books and newspapers. * Braille and large print books. * Audio description for television . The Royal National Institute for Deaf people in the UK The RNID supply typetalk which is a relay service that enables you to communicate with hearing people over a network using a RNID typetalk operator. The service is free you only pay for the calls you make. Filed under: Blind & Deaf Disability Rights |
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