Disability Services
Hearing Loss
Commercial Hearing Centers
This information is compiled by the Tri-County Office on Aging as a courtesy. Its appearance here does not imply Tri-County Office on Aging endorsement of the resources mentioned.
AccuQuest Hearing Center
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Advanced Audiology
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Audiology Center of Charlotte
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Audiology and Hearing Aid Center
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Hearing Health Center
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Mid-Michigan E.N.T.
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Free Resources for Hearing Loss
CapTel, Inc.
*Free captioned telephone for people with hearing loss
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Michigan Relay Service
Michigan Relay is a communications system that allows hearing persons and Deaf, hard of hearing or speech-impaired persons to communicate by telephone. Users may reach Michigan Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
https://www.michigan.gov/mpsc/0,4639,7-159-16372-212100–,00.html
Financial Assistance for Hearing Aids
Hear Now Program
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Hear Now is a national program providing assistance to acquire free hearing aids through an application and approval process. A network of hearing health care professionals agree to fit identified recipients with new hearing aids. Contact Hear Now at their toll free number to begin the application process.
Hearing Loss Association of America
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Hear Now is a national program providing assistance to acquire free hearing aids through an application and approval process. A network of hearing health care professionals agree to fit identified recipients with new hearing aids. Contact Hear Now at their toll free number to begin the application process.
Ken Ridalls
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Vision Loss
Braille and Talking Book Library
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The Michigan Braille and Talking Book Library provides library service in audio or braille format to eligible patrons free of charge. In addition to books and magazine patrons have access to music scores and music books in braille and large print, music-appreciation materials, and instruction materials for various instruments. Patrons do not have to be blind to benefit from services provided. People experiencing a variety of conditions, including Parkinson’s disease, Diabetes, Cerebral Palsy, Dyslexia and even those currently reading large print materials all potentially qualify for BTBL service.
Bureau of Services for Blind Persons
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Bureau of Services for Blind Persons provides training and other services to help individuals achieve employment and independence.
NEWSLINE
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NFB-NEWSLINE is a free service avaible to anyone who is blind, visually impaired or print-disabled. They offer over 400 publications to choose from, emergency weather alerts, seven-day forecasts, job listings, TV listings, retail ads etc. These can be accessed by a touch-tone telephone, a free mobile app, a secure website and a variety of portable players. To subscribe call NEWSLINE or visit their website.
WKAR Radio Reading Service
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WKAR Radio Reading Service is a 24/7 free reading service to individuals who cannot access, traditional reading materials due to visual, physical or cognitive conditions. Content includes newspapers, weather forecasts, novels, grocery and department store ads, community calendar events etc. The program loans qualified individuals a special portable radio free of charge. The radio is pre-tuned and can be used within a 60-mile radius of WKAR’S Okemos/Meridian Township broadcasting tower. For more information or for an application call Brad Walker at (517) 884-4746 or email [email protected]
General Information and Education
Disability Network Capital Area
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Disability Network Capital Area provides independent living information and links people with disabilities of all ages with avaible services that meet their needs. DNCAP also has an assistive technology program which can demonstrate assistive devices.
An individual with a qualifying disability is eligible for a disability license plate or parking placard. Michigan law requires that people be blind or have any condition that significantly limits their ability to walk or requires a wheelchair, walker, crutch or other assistive device. Visit your local Secretary of State branch office to apply. An copy of the application can be found on-line at https://www.michigan.gov/documents/bfs-108_16249_7.pdf
There is a section on the application that needs to be completed by your physician, chiropractor, optometrist, nurse practitioner, or physician’s assistant.
Maryville University- 3 Hearing Loss Types: Effects and Common Treatments