| NGO | Royal Association for Deaf People (RAD) |
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| Address | RAD Head Office,
18 Westside Centre,
London Road,
Stanway, Colchester,
Essex, CO3 8PH |
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| Telephone | 0845 6882525 |
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| Email | info@royaldeaf.org.uk |
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| Website | www.royaldeaf.org.uk |
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| Background Information | The Royal Association for Deaf People (RAD) is a charity promoting the interests of sign-language users amongst the deaf community. Originally established by George Crouch, principally as a means of generating employment, RAD has always advocated sign language as the most natural and appropriate form of communication for deaf people. Today it undertakes a range of activities, including community development, support, information and advocacy, service provision, and training. Charity no. 1081949, company no. 3973353. Source: www.royaldeaf.org.uk |
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| Year Created | 1841 |
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| Other Names / Antecedent Bodies | Refuge for the Deaf and Dumb (1841- 1873); Royal Association in aid of the Deaf and Dumb (1873- 1986); Royal Association in Aid of Deaf People |
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| Keywords | Disability; Equality, discrimination and prejudice. |
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| Last Edited By | JRM at 02/04/2007 13:06:49 |
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