Access Resource Kit (ARK) - Disability Services Commission
Access Resource Kit (ARK) - Disability Services Commission
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