Association of Teachers of Lipreading to Adults (ATLA)
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ATLA is the professional association for teachers of lipreading to adults who have become deaf, or hard of hearing.
Under our constitution we aim to promote understanding of the special
needs of people with an acquired hearing loss.In September 1975, the Advisory
Committee on Services to Hearing Impaired People (ACSHIP), set up by the
DHSS, found that:
"In most cases patients can benefit from some lipreading instruction,
and for the majority of active adults it may be the most important element
in their rehabilitation."
Constitution
ATLA is governed by a constitution drawn up and approved by the members in accordance with the regulations of The Charity Commission.
Patrons
The Rt. Hon. Lord Ashley of Stoke CH
Mr Tony Benn
Prof. Ruth Campbell
Registered charity number: 1000008