Deafax

Deafax is the leading UK charity in the field of deafness and technology.

Founded in 1985, Deafax's mission is to: "To empower deaf people of all ages to lead fulfilling lives through the use of innovative communications technologies."

Deafax works nationally and internationally. It's head office is in Reading, Berkshire, (No 1 Earley Gate, University of Reading, Whiteknights Road, PO Box 236, Reading RG6 6AT).

Deafax
The Chief Executive is Helen Lansdown.

Deafax believes in a deaf-hearing partnership model of employment.

60% of Deafax Staff and Trustees have some form of deafness

Activities

Deafax's activities include:

• Visual, interactive training for deaf and hearing people

• Visual, accessible resource development

• Improving literacy and numeracy skills

• Specialist IT training for Teachers of the Deaf

• Researching new and emerging technologies

• Leading in the development and dissemination of deaf-friendly resources.

History

Deafax was founded in 1985 by Ken Carter, a teacher and also a father to a deaf daughter. Deafax started by offering deaf people access to new technology to provide them with greater opportunities in life. Deafax found that this reduce feelings of isolation and helped people to regain self-confidence. Deafax has delivered projects on a regional, national and international basis and is a pioneering organisation.

Recent developments

Recently Deafax has pioneered the deaf-friendly approach to developing training and resources. This includes a new consultancy service offering others the chance to make their skills and make their material more visually accessible. This unique process of making things deaf-friendly means that people who prefer visual learning e.g. those with dyslexia or second language learners, can access information more easily.

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