YorSensory provide a comprehensive range of specialist support services to enable York residents who are Deaf, deaf or hard of hearing to remain safe and independent, such as:
- sensory impairment assessments
- information, advice and guidance
- assistive technology
- specialist equipment
Useful contacts
YorSensory
Contact YorSensory online. You're able to refer yourself to this service via text, BSL or email. We can also assist with many other enquiries.
York and District Deaf Society
York and District Deaf Society provide a social forum for deaf people in York and beyond.
They meet at: Oloman House, 376A Huntington Road, York, YO31 9HP (the first driveway to the left of Tesco Express). Details of meetings will be shared with members in the society newsletter.
York and District Deaf Society are working towards a fairer and more accessible society by working with local agencies to inform them of issues deaf people face. They welcome anyone with a connection to the Deaf community.
Contact York and District Deaf Society: Oloman House, 376A Huntington Road, York, YO31 9HP, or email: yddssec@gmail.com.
Royal Association for Deaf People
As one of the oldest charities working with deaf people in the UK, celebrating deaf culture and community is an essential part of what we do. With deaf people, and in collaboration with others, we innovate and deliver services that deaf people want and need. The Royal Association for Deaf People offer a range of services and training.
British Deaf Association
British Deaf Association is the largest deaf organisation in the UK run by deaf people.
Royal National Institute for Deaf People
RIND is the UK's largest deaf charity working to bring about change for the UK’s 9 million deaf and hard of hearing people.