Chapter 5: Health and Mental Health
Section 8: Hearing Aids
Hear Now
6700 Washington Ave., S.
Eden Prairie,
MN
55344
800-648-4327 Voice/TTY
952-828-6946 Fax
nonprofit@starkey.com
www.sotheworldmayhear.org/hearnow/
Financial assistance for hearing aids and ear surgery for deaf and hard of hearing persons.
Hearing Aid Helpline
International Hearing Society
16880 Middlebelt Rd., Ste. 4
Livonia,
MI
48154
800-521-5247 Helpline
734-522-7200 phone
734-522-0200 fax
Information on hearing aids and assistance sources.
Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) - Oklahoma School for the Deaf, Equipment Distribution Program
1100 E. Oklahoma St.
Sulphur,
OK
73086
866-309-1717 Toll Free V/TTY
580-622-8812 Voice/TTY
tprince@drs.state.ok.us
www.okrehab.org/indep/sdhh/equip_dist.htm
Equipment Distribution Program provides adaptive equipment for telephone and communications access for individuals who are deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing or speech impaired. Items available include TTYs, phone amplifiers, ring signalers, visual signaling devices and other adaptive devices for use in the home. Equipment is free for those meeting income guidelines, with sliding scale charges for persons above set income levels. Call 866-309-1717 or 580-622-5850 for more information.
Hearing Aid Program for Seniors provides assistance purchasing hearing aids for income-eligible senior citizens. Persons exceeding the income criteria may receive partial assistance. For information and applications call 866-309-1717 or 580-622-5850.
Total Source for Hearing-loss and Access (TSHA)
8740 E. 11th St., Ste. A
Tulsa,
OK
74112-7957
918-832-8742 Voice
Sorenson: 918-832-8782 Videophones
918-834-4329 Fax
administrator@tsha.cc
www.tsha.cc
Sertoma Hearing Aid Recycling Program provides reconditioned hearing aids on a long-term loan basis to needy persons age 65 and over. A nominal processing fee is charged but may be waived in some cases. Direct Link: www.tsha.cc/sharp.htm.
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