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Access Resource Kit (ARK) - Disability Services Commission

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ACCESS INFORMATION AND CONTACTS<br />

Information and Advice on <strong>Access</strong> for People who are Deaf or have a Hearing<br />

Impairment<br />

The WA Deaf Society provides information, advice and support concerning the provision of<br />

access for people who are deaf or who have a hearing impairment.<br />

Australian Sign Language (Auslan) - Auslan interpreters are available through the<br />

Society.<br />

Telephone Typewriters (TTY) - The Society can be contacted for information about<br />

TTYs.<br />

Contact:<br />

The Western Australian Deaf Society Inc.<br />

16 Brentham Street, Leederville, WA 6007<br />

Ph: (08) 9443 2677<br />

Fax: (08) 9444 3592<br />

TTY (08) 9443 1960<br />

Audio Loops –for purchase<br />

An audio loop consists of an amplifier and long cable which transmits sound from a public<br />

address system directly to the hearing aids of people who are positioned inside the loop<br />

cable. Audio loops are available for hire or purchase to assist people with a hearing<br />

impairment at public events.<br />

Contact:<br />

WA Electronics<br />

Shop 12/232 Guildford Road, Maylands, WA 6005<br />

Ph: (08) 9271 2883<br />

Fax: (08) 9271 4191<br />

Better Hearing <strong>Kit</strong>s & Audio Loops for hire<br />

Better Hearing <strong>Kit</strong>s contain information about communicating with people with hearing<br />

impairments.<br />

Contact:<br />

Better Hearing Australia<br />

29 West Parade, Perth WA 6000.<br />

Ph: (08) 9328 7938<br />

Fax: (08) 9328 7550<br />

TTY: (08) 9328 7938<br />

Appendix C (Aust Standards updated February 2011) 4.15

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