Deaf/Hearing Impairments – Deaf Services
Deaf Action Center
DAC serves the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community in Texas. Deaf Action Center is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, and proud to be recognized as a national and international benchmark service provider. For more than 30 years, Deaf Action Center has empowered and equipped individuals of all ages throughout North Texas. With offices in Dallas and Fort Worth, we provide a comprehensive range of programs that combine commitment, caring, and communication to help create personal, social, and professional growth and success.
Details:
3110 Cedar Plaza Lane
Dallas, TX 75235
E-mail: info.assist@dactexas.org
Phone: (214) 521-0407
Videophone: (214) 377-1898
HEARING INFORMATION
This list is provided by Metrocrest Services as a representation of service providers. It is not meant to be a complete list nor is it meant to be an endorsement of any of the services. Inclusion/removal from the list is at the discretion of Metrocrest Services.
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Name & Address |
Contact & Phone |
Hours & Fees |
Services |
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Assistive Devices Center |
214-905-3037 (V/TTY) Amanda Labue, Coordinator Mondays: 1:00-5:00 pm only |
Schedule changes every semester. Current schedule (June 2011) is Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 1:00 – 4:30 pm. Friday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm |
Provides free demonstrations and provides information on many assistive devices. |
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Audiological Services |
972-394-8900 or Mary Slater, Audiologist |
M-Fri – Hours: 8:00 – 6:00 |
Audiological exams, dispensing hearing aids for adults. |
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Audibel Hearing Aid Center |
972-313-2543 Steve McCormick |
Monday – Thurs. Free hearing tests to all |
Sell and repair hearing aids. Sells batteries. Assists w/listening devices and TV ears. Involved w/State Program for Hearing Impaired. |
| Callier Center for Communication Disorders UT/Dallas-Hearing & Speech Clinic 1966 Inwood Dallas 75235-7298 |
214-905-3030 Note: Hours may change every semester |
Fees: Sliding scale. Medicare/Medicaid maybe. |
Diagnosis of hearing loss, Hearing aid evaluation and Auditory training. Assistive device center – demonstrates and provides info on devices. |
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The Communication and Learning Program-UTD |
972-883-3655 or |
Fees: varies by semester. Fall & Spring $250, Summer $150 Can begin therapy any time w/prorated fee |
Thorough assessment of speech, language, and cognitive skills. Individual and group therapies $50-$75. |
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Deaf Action Center e-mail: ekelly@deafactioncentertexas.org |
214-521-0407 (V/TTY) Esther Kelly, Hard of Hearing Specialist |
No fee for information |
Info on all kinds of assistive devices for hearing and vision impaired, and any and all new technology. I&R, advocacy, community education, sign language skills, workshops & seminars, support groups, individual assistance. |
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Input Hearing
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972-247-1377 John Gehm |
Monday – Friday
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Sales and Service of hearing aids. Provide “free” hearing tests, unless buying elsewhere or for work purposes. |
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Dept. Of Comm. Sciences |
940-898-2025 Erica Armstrong
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Spring & Fall sessions |
Speech evaluation – $75 |
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Department of Assistative and Rehabilitative Services |
Specialized Telecommunications Devices Assistance Program – |
Must live in Texas For application write to: |
Will provide specialized telephone equipment for Texas residents with hearing loss/speech impairment and other disabilities. Voucher form to be completed. |
| Relay Texas Service for the Deaf -State of Texas Austin www.relaytexas.com |
For info call: 1-512-354-2072 |
University funding.777 |
Operator will relay the call to person with TTY Just dial 711 |
NOTE: Starkey Foundation provides hearing aids to very low income individuals who have no other resources to acquire hearing aids. Please call to discuss eligibility; fee is $125 per hearing aid. 1-800-328-8602 – ask Receptionist for the “Hear Now” program.