Hearing Loss Resource Specialist for DARS (Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services)

Esther helps with technology and education for people with hearing loss

Deaf Action Center

3115 Crestview Dr., Dallas, TX 75235

office 214-521-0407

cell 214-952-7411

              

Hearing Loss Resource Specialist for DARS (Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services)

Karen helps with technology and education for people with hearing loss

Goodrich Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

2500 Lipscomb Street

Fort Worth, TX 76110-2625

817-926-5305

       

- Sarah Rosher

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for DARS (Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services)

Sarah helps provide people with the advice and resources they need to obtain and keep jobs in spite of disabilities such as hearing loss

Lewisville Field Office

919 Mill Street

Lewisville, TX 76057

office 214-222-2086

    

A statewide program that provides financial assistance for Texans with hearing loss (and other types of disabilities) to purchase the specialized telephone equipment they need. Here is a link to more information about the program: http://www.puc.state.tx.us/relay/stapc/what.cfm. Any of the DARS representatives listed above can assist you in submitting an application.

       

The state of Texas provides for tuition waiver for qualifying people with hearing loss or vision impairment at state supported post-secondary schools in Texas. Here is a link to a page with more information and downloadable forms: http://www.dars.state.tx.us/dhhs/trnganded.shtml

        

A new program designed to help deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind people by providing broadband internet connectivity and equipment. See www.projectendeavor.com for more information.

               

A hearing aid vendor that will work with customers on payment plans for hearing aids and also has a battery plan (contact provided by Sarah Rosher).

3740 N. Josey Lane, Suite 125

Carrollton, TX 75007

972-394-4370

         

Sometimes able to provide audiology tests and hearing aids for children and adults. Also sometimes helps with career counseling, job placement.

       

Sponsors a hearing aid recycling program to provide hearing aids to individuals who cannot afford them.

       

Also operates a hearing aid recycling program and coordinates other types of help for people with hearing loss.

     

Assists children and adults in obtaining hearing aids and cochear implants. Financial assistance available for qualifying individuals.