Deaf/Hearing Impairments – Deaf Services
Audibel | Quality Hearing Centers
An independently owned audiology practice in Richardson, part of the Audibel network, specializing in hearing evaluations and hearing aid fittings for individuals with hearing loss. Visit the website to schedule a free consultation, take an online hearing test, or contact for hearing aid services to support Metrocrest’s hearing-impaired community.
Services for Deaf Individuals:
- Hearing Evaluations: Comprehensive hearing tests, including pure-tone audiometry, speech audiometry, and online screening, to diagnose hearing loss severity and type.
- Hearing Aid Services: Fitting, programming, and maintenance of Audibel hearing aids (e.g., in-ear, behind-the-ear, invisible models) tailored to lifestyle and budget, with wireless connectivity options for smartphones.
- Hearing Aid Repairs: In-house repairs for most major brands, offering loaner devices during servicing, with manufacturer repairs for warranty or extensive issues.
- Tinnitus Management: Counseling and sound therapy to manage tinnitus (ringing in the ears).
- Cochlear Implant Support: Evaluations for cochlear implant candidacy, relevant for individuals with severe to profound hearing loss.
- Custom Hearing Protection: Earmolds for musicians, swimmers, or noise protection, plus assistive listening devices like TV Ears.
- Additional Offerings: Free consultations, no-obligation hearing aid trials, interest-free financing, and long-term care plans with follow-up evaluations using tools like Real Ear Measurement and Speech Mapping.
Note: Primarily serves those with mild to severe hearing loss; limited services for Deaf individuals prioritizing ASL or non-auditory support (see Deaf Action Center for Deaf-specific needs).
Quality Hearing Centers
648 W. Campbell Road Suite A
Richardson, TX 75080
Deaf Action Center
Deaf Action Center (DAC) empowers deaf and hard of hearing individuals in North Texas through advocacy, communication, and empowerment, promoting education, economic security, and health.
Services:
- Advocacy: Coordinates with agencies to ensure accessible services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals, including housing and legal support.
- Housing Navigation: Assists in securing safe, affordable housing, funded partly by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
- Senior Citizens Program: Offers social activities, transportation, meals, and wellness checks for deaf and hard of hearing seniors, supported by Dallas County Health and Human Services.
- Interpreting Services: Provides certified sign language interpreters, video remote interpreting (VRI), and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) for various settings.
- American Sign Language (ASL) Classes: In-person and virtual classes to teach ASL and foster community engagement.
Deaf Action Center (Office)
3110 Cedarplaza Lane
Dallas, TX 75235
Main Phone#: 214-521-0407
Main Videophone#: 214-377-1898
Email: info.assist@dactexas.org
Hours: Monday-Friday | 8 AM – 4:30 PM
Callier Center for Communication Disorders
The Callier Center is a clinical and research facility at the University of Texas at Dallas, providing evaluation, treatment, and early education for children and adults with speech, language, and hearing disorders.
- Services:
- Clinical Evaluations and Treatments: Assessments and therapy for speech, language, and communication issues, including articulation, stuttering, autism-related challenges, and cognitive-communication impairments.
- Audiology Services: Hearing tests, hearing aid fittings, cochlear implant support, tinnitus management, and vestibular rehabilitation for all ages.
- Child Development Programs: Nationally accredited early education for infants to kindergarten, including specialized programs for deaf and language-impaired children.
- Specialized Programs: Virtual Communication Alliance (free for Texas residents with brain injuries), Young Adult Social Communication Group for ages 18-30 with autism, and accent modification.
Cost: Accepts many insurance plans; offers sliding scale fees for qualifying patients.
Dallas Location
1966 Inwood Road
Dallas, Texas 75235
Mon-Fri: 7:30am-5:00pm
Phone Numbers
Appointments: 972-883-3000
Hearing Aid Tech: 972-883-3607
Richardson Location
2895 Facilities Way
Richardson, Texas 75080
Mon-Fri: 7:30am-5:00pm
Phone Numbers
Appointments: 972-883-3660
Hearing Aid Tech: 972-883-3077
Email: callierdallas@utdallas.edu
Education Service Center Region 10 (ESC Region 10) | Deaf/Hard of Hearing
A nonprofit education service center supporting North Texas school districts with training and resources, including special education programs for deaf students with disabilities.
- Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (RDSPD): Provides resources, training, and technical support for educators serving deaf and hard of hearing students, ensuring access to ASL, interpreters, and assistive listening devices in Metrocrest schools.
- Special Education Training: Workshops on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans to accommodate deaf students’ communication and learning needs, addressing disability-related challenges.
- Special Education Information Center (SPEDTex): Offers resources and interactive tools for parents and educators to improve partnerships and support deaf students with disabilities.
- Technical Assistance: Guides schools on implementing accommodations like captioning, FM systems, or visual aids for deaf students in classroom settings.
Region 10 ESC
400 E. Spring Valley Rd
Richardson, TX 75081
Phone #: 972-348-1700
Second Location
904 Abrams Rd
Richardson, TX 75081
Phone #: 972-348-1750
Email: communications@eslonestar.org