Code: F02
This factsheet gives the contact details of the main providers of information, toys and equipment for deafblind children.
Eduzone Educational Supplies
3 Dennis Parade
Winchmore Hill
London N46AA
Mail order Company
Tel: 08456 445 556
Fax: 08456 445 557
Email: shop@eduzone.co.uk
Suppliers of Educational Equipment for Early Years, the Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 and 2.
Music Education Supplies Ltd.
101 Banstead Road South
Sutton
Surrey
SM2 5LH
Tel: 020 8770 3866
Fax: 020 8770 3554
Educational music catalogue contains a large selection of instruments. A team of experienced consultants offering schools and nurseries courses and workshops covering all aspects of classroom music making required by the National Curriculum.
NDCS National Deaf Children Society
15 Dufferin Street
London
EC1Y 8UR
Tel: Switchboard 020 7490 8656 (Voice and Text)
Information & Helpline: 0808 800 8880 (Voice and Text)
Fax: 020 7251 5020
Web: www.ndcs.org.uk
Best time to telephone: 10.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.
The NDCS provides information and advice on all aspects of childhood deafness including education, benefits, audiology, technology and equipment.
Playring Ltd
53 Westbere Road
West Hampstead
London NW2 3SP
Tel: 020 7794 9497
Playring is a company made up of designers and child therapists and provides a selection of toys and equipment for babies and children to help enhance development. Some of their products cater for more specific use, others are also useful for adults with special needs
Rompa
Goyt Side Road
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S40 2PH
Tel: 01246 211777
Fax: 01246 221802
Website: www.rompa.com
The Rompa catalogue has over 1,000 products and includes Snoezelen, Rompa Soft Play, virtual learning experiences, developmental activities, movement and therapy, sensory integration, cycles, leisure games and furniture.
Spacekraft Ltd
Titus House
29 Saltaire Road
Shipley
West Yorkshire
BD18 3HH
Tel: 01274 581007
Fax: 01274 531966
Website: www.spacekraft.co.uk
SpaceKraft create interactive multi-sensory environments out of any area whether it be a dedicated activity room, sensory garden, interactive swimming pool or just a small area in the corner of a classroom.
Step by Step Ltd
Holgate Street
Waterhead
Oldham
Lancs
OLF 2JF
Tel: 0845 3001089
Fax: 0800 0561438
Contains a range of equipment and materials appropriate for children under 8. Sections include art and craft, construction toys, music, physical play, soft play, role play, special needs, puzzles, games etc.
Toys for the handicapped (TFH)
5-7 Severnside Business Park
Stourport-on-Severn
Worcestershire
DY13 9HT
Tel: 01299 827820
Website: www.tfhuk.com
TFH equipment catalogue is for people of all ages with special needs and includes multi-sensory rooms, soft environment equipment, toys, switches, music, sound beam, etc.
Winslow
Goyt Side Road
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S40 2PH
Tel: 0845 921 1777
Tel: 01246 210470
Fax: 01246 551195
Website: www.winslow-cat.com
Practical and accessible resources for language, education, health, rehabilitation, therapy and all aspects of social care.
Where can I go for help?
Sense specialists have many years of experience of providing assessments of babies and children affected by conditions that cause dual sensory impairment – including CHARGE.
Sense also helps families by supporting a number of groups for families – including the CHARGE Family Support Group. This enables parents, children and others affected by CHARGE to come together, share information and offer mutual support.
If you would like to find out more about CHARGE, or the support that is available in your area, please contact Sense.
See also Sense’s website – www.sense.org.uk – which contains further information about CHARGE.
The CHARGE Family support Group - www.widerworld.co.uk/charge or telephone Simon Howard on 020 8265 3604
If you require information in alternative formats including Braille, large print, audio or disk then please contact the Communications department:
Sense
101 Pentonville Road
London N1 9LG
Tel: 0845 127 0060
Fax: 0845 127 0061
Minicom: 0845 127 0062
E-mail: info@sense.org.uk
Copyright Sense August 2005
