Hi Kent is the deaf and hard-of-hearing charity for the county of Kent, established in 1986. We provide: - Advice, information and assistive equipment - Free Lipreading classes to help restore the ability to communicate - British Sign Language tutorials (Levels 1, 2 and 3) and run Deaf Awareness Courses - A range of assistive equipment from stock to help people in their daily lives - Hi Kent has an on-line shop via their website and also a shop in Maidstone - Support groups for people with tinnitus - Clinics that are run by unpaid volunteers. We run a network of more than 200 free community hearing aid aftercare clinics in towns and villages all over Kent. For businesses we provide: - Deaf Awareness training for any front-line staff whose job brings them into contact with members of the public - Advice on equipment to enhance the experience of deaf people - An installation service for reception points, meeting rooms halls, churches, etc.