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HEARING LOSS RESOURCES
“Hearing Loss Association of Washington provides
these links as a convenience to researchers of hearing loss resources. This list is not all inclusive.
Listed links are not intended to be interpreted as recommendations.
Nor any exclusions should not be interpreted as showing
disapproval.”
Access Washington - State
government information and services.
Acoustic Neuroma Association - Professional organization providing information and support group contact
information for to persons diagnosed with or treated for acoustic neuroma and
other benign tumors of the cranial nerves. 600 Peachtree Pkwy., Suite 108,
Cumming, GA 30041, 877-200-8211,
FAX 877-202-0239,
info@anausa.org
Acoustical Surfaces, Inc. - Commercial website
but it provides interesting information about noise control, vibration and
soundproofing materials.
Alexander Graham Bell Association for
the Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Nationally famous association,
especially for deaf and hard of hearing children. 3417 Volta Place NW,
Washington, DC 20007, Voice 202-337-5220, TTY 202-337-5221, FAX 202-337-8314. info@agbell.org
Alliance
of People with Disabilities, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N. Ste. 100,
Seattle 98103, Voice 206-545-7055;
FAX 206-545-7059;
Toll Free 866-545-7055
American Academy of Audiology - Professional organization that has established educational and professional
guidelines and requirements for audiologists. Find an audiologist near you.
11730 Plaza America Drive, Suite 300, Reston, VA 20190, 800-AAA-2336, FAX 703-790-8631. info@audiology.org
American Tinnitus Association - Provides information about tinnitus and support groups around the country.
Promotes public information about tinnitus. This organization's world
headquarters is in Portland, Oregon! ATA National Headquarters, 65 SW Yamhill
St., Suite 200, Portland, OR 97204, P.O. Box 5, Portland, OR 97207-0005, 503-248-9985,
Toll Free 800-634-8978,
FAX 503-248-0024
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
website -- ADA materials available free from the U.S. Department of
Justice. Printed materials may be ordered by calling the ADA Information Line
Voice 800-514-0301,
TTY 800-514-0383.
Automated service is available 24-hours a day for recorded information and to
order publications.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility
Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG) - Guidelines for
accessible buildings posted at the United States Access Board's website. (See
United States Access Board.)
Audex - Audex makes and
sells telephones and assistive listening systems for the hard of hearing. 710
Standard Street, Longview, Texas 75604, 800-237-0716. paula@audex.com
Auditory Verbal Training - Website advertising
training and consultation for hearing impaired children by Ellen Rhoades. Voice
954.370.7708,
Cell 561.504.4349.
ellen@auditoryverbaltraining.com
Better
Hearing Institute - a not-for-profit corporation that educates the
public about the neglected problem of hearing loss and what can be done about
it. Better Hearing Institute, 515 King Street, Suite 420, Alexandria, VA 22314,
800-EAR-WELL, 703-684-3391.
mail@betterhearing.org
Seattle Children’s Hospital - The following
Medical/Rehabilitation services at Seattle Children’s Hospital for Deaf, Hard
of Hearing, and Deaf-Blind include:
• Hearing Loss Clinic –
multidisciplinary team to evaluate children who are deaf or hard of hearing
• DHH program in Department of
Psychiatry
• Cochlear Implant Program
• Aural Habilitation
• Audiology
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Diagnostic evaluations
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Amplification/FM systems with loaner program
• Otolaryngology
Contact information:
Seattle Children’s Hospital Childhood Communication Center
4800 Sand Point Way
Seattle, WA 98105
Phone (Childhood Communication Center) 206-987-3853
Phone (Cochlear Implant)
206-987-5118
Toll-free
phone
1-866-987-2000
Fax
206-987-1004
TTY
206-987-2788
Phone (Family
Conversations)
206-987-5147
TTY
206-987-2788
Cochlear Americas - One of the top cochlear implant and bone anchored hearing aid
(BAHA) manufacturers in the world. Cochlear's world headquarters are in
Australia. Cochlear Americas, 400 Inverness Parkway, Suite 400, Englewood,
Colorado 80112, 800-523-5798,
FAX 303-792-9025.
DeafWeb Washington - Gerry
Grimm, the Webmaster, has a vast amount of information for both deaf and hard
of hearing people, i.e., ALDs, ASL, and a lot more.
DeafWeb's Washington Newspaper, Radio, and Television News
Sites - Deafweb's listing of television stations in the Seattle
area, contact emails and comments on their local news captioning; links for
Seattle and Tacoma newspapers; and links to sources for captioned films.
Described and Captioned Media Program - The DCMP media library has over 4,000 free-loan described and captioned media
titles available to registered members. Members can watch media online or order
a DVD copy to be shipped to them. Funded by the US Department of Education.
Administered by the National Association of the Deaf.
Disability and Business Technical
Assistance Center (DBTAC) Northwest - The National Institute on
Disability and Rehabilitation Research has established a network of 10 regional
Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers. The DBTACs form a comprehensive
national network for the provision of information and referrals, technical
assistance, public awareness and training on all aspects of the American with
Disabilities Act. Western Washington University, 6912 220th Street SW, #105,
Mountlake Terrace, Washington 98043, Voice 425-248-2480, FAX 425-771-7438. dbtacnw@wwu.edu
Dogs
for the Deaf, Inc. - Rescues homeless dogs and trains them as
service dogs for the hearing impaired. 1017 Wheeler Rd., Central Point, OR
97502, 541-826-9220,FAX
541-826-6696,
info@dogsforthedeaf.org
EAR
Foundation - Offers public and professional educational programs and
support services related to hearing and balance problems. Administers the
Meniere's Network, a national network of support groups for people with
Meniere's Disease. The EAR Foundation, PO Box 330867, Nashville, TN 37203.
Voice/TDD) 800-545-HEAR, FAX 615-627-2728. info@earfoundation.org
earaces.com - Resources and
information on ear pain relief.
Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) - The EEOC coordinates all
federal equal employment opportunity regulations, practices, and policies. It
interprets employment discrimination laws, monitors the federal sector
employment discrimination program, provides funding and support to state and
local Fair Employment Practices Agencies (FEPAs), and sponsors outreach and
technical assistance programs. Federal Office Building, 909 First Avenue, Suite
400, Seattle, WA 98104-1061, Voice 206-220-6883, TTY 206-220-6882
Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) - FCC web pages about closed captioning and disability rights
in communications. Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW,
Washington, DC 20554, Voice 888-CALL-FCC, TTY 888-TELL-FCC, FAX 866-418-0232. fccinfo@fcc.gov
Federal Communications Commission
Daily Digest Subscription - Provides a brief synopsis of Federal Communications
Commission news. Receive it by e-mail. Put the following
information in the body of the email "subscribe fcc-consumer-info
firstname lastname (replace with real first name and last name)". You can
also subscribe for a paper edition. Call Voice 888-225-5322, TTY 1-888-835-5322.
Write to Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th St. S.W., Washington DC
20554
HealthyHearing.Com - Commercial website offering email newsletter and search engine for local
hearing care professionals. Interesting Hearing Loss FAQ and Link pages. 5282
Medical Drive, Suite 150, San Antonio, TX 78229, Voice 800-567-1692,
FAX 210-615-6832.
Hearing
Aids 101 - Independent information guide that is written, edited and
maintained by Moxy Media, a leading publisher of online consumer information
guides. Goal is to provide factual, up-to-date information and shopping advice
to online consumers. Does not sell products directly and is not affiliated with
any individual manufacturer. Canadian. Moxy Media, 503 Imperial Road North,
Units 5 - 9, Guelph, Ontario Canada N1H6T9, 866-436-7446, FAX 519-837-1288, editor@hearingaids101
Hearing Education and Awareness for
Rockers (HEAR) - As a voice of concern between the music and medical
communities, H.E.A.R. is determined to make its message heard. H.E.A.R. wants
you to enjoy the music for a long, long time. 415-409-EARS, 1405 Lyon St., San
Francisco, CA 94115
Hearing Exchange - A BLOG and resource community for
people with hearing loss, parents of deaf and hard of hearing children, and the
professionals who work with them. Relevant news, articles, resources, experts,
forums, and more.
Hearing Health Magazine - Consumer magazine with articles of
interest.
Hearing Speech and Deafness Center
(HSDC) - At three locations Seattle, main office (provides
audiology, speech services, and assistive devices), 1625 19th Avenue, Seattle
WA 98122, Voice 206-323-5770,
TTY 206-388-1275,
information.referral@hsdc.org.
Bellingham, 114 West Magnolia Street, Suite 316, Bellingham WA 98225, Voice 360-647-0910,
TTY 360-647-8508,
bellingham@hsdc.org.
Tacoma, 3516 South 47th Street, Suite 200, Tacoma, WA 98409, TTY 253-474-1748,
Toll Free 866-698-1748,
Voice 253-475-0782 , FAX 253-475-1188,
tacoma@hsdc.org
Hyperacusis Network - A
person who has hyperacusis can't simply get up and walk away from noise.
Instead, the volume on the whole world seems stuck on high. PO Box 8007, Green
Bay, Wisconsin 54308. earhelp@yahoo.com
King County Office of Civil Rights - For
individuals with disabilities to report inaccessibility to County programs or
facilities. In unincorporated King County, investigates complaints regarding
alleged discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations. 400
Yesler Way, Room 260, Seattle, WA 98104-2683, Voice 206-296-7592,
TTY 206-296-7496.
Civil-Rights.OCR@kingcounty.gov
Listen and Talk - Seattle
preschool speech-language therapy program that teaches deaf or hard of hearing
children to communicate in spoken English. 8610 8th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA
98115, 206-985-6646,
FAX 206-985-6687.
hear@listentalk.org
Listen for Life Center - The Listen for Life
Center at Virginia Mason serves individuals with hearing loss from infancy
through adulthood; audiology and cochlear implant center. The Listen for Life
Center at Virginia Mason serves individuals with hearing loss from infancy
through adulthood; audiology and cochlear implant center. Seattle Main Campus
Location, Lindeman Pavilion Level 10, 1100 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101.
Virginia Mason has satellite campuses in Federal Way, Bellevue, Issaquah,
Kirkland, Lynnwood, Winslow. Voice 206-341-0948, TTY 206-223-6384, FAX 206-341-0828. lsnforlife@vmmc.org
Listen Technologies Corporation - Sells high-end
"Listen" brand FM and infrared assistive listening, tour group,
language interpretation, soundfield and conferencing systems. 14912
Heritagecrest Way, Bluffdale, Utah 84065-4818, 800-330-0891, FAX 801.233.8995. info@listentech.com
Listen-Up Web - Full of
information and hints related to hearing aids and cochlear implants. It was
developed by a parent, Kay Powell, whose son has a CI. There is an abundance of
stories about children. Although it is primarily intended for parents, adults
will find a wealth of useful and interesting material there as well, including
research, terminology, definitions, etc. kay@listen-up.org
National Association of the Deaf (NAD) - A preeminent association of culturally deaf, sign-language-users. 8630 Fenton
Street, Suite 820, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3819, TTY 301-587-1789,
Voice 301-587-1788,
FAX 301-587-1791
National Captioning Institute (NCI) - A nonprofit corporation with the mission of ensuring that deaf and hard of
hearing people, as well as others who can benefit from the service, have access
to television's entertainment and news through the technology of closed
captioning. To answer your questions and help solve significant, recurring
problems with captioning and described video, contact National Help Desk, c/o
National Captioning Institute, 1900 Gallows Road, Suite 3000, Vienna, VA 22182,
Voice/TTY 703-917-7600,
FAX 703-917-9878,
www.ncihelpdesk.org.
mail@ncihelpdesk.org
Northwest Lions Sight and Hearing - The Lions will help provide refurbished hearing aids to low-income people.
901 Boren Ave., Ste 810, Seattle 98104-3534, 800-847-5786
Northwest Outreach Center - Western Oregon
University site that provides a wealth of northwest internet resources related
to hearing loss. This site contains a list of links to help you find information
on hearing loss and related issues.
Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing - The
Washington Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH) provides services to
the deaf, hard of hearing and deaf-blind communities throughout Washington
State. PO Box 45301, Olympia, WA 98504-5301, Voice 360-902-8000,
TTY 360-753-0699,
FAX 360-902-0855
Oval
Window Audio - North American company producing a full line of
induction loop assistive listening systems. 33 Wildflower Court, Nederland, CO
80466, Voice/TDD/Fax: (303) 447-3607. info@ovalwindowaudio.com
Pure
Direct Sound - Seattle area company selling assistive listening systems.
Their business objective is to provide high quality hearing aid compatible
("telecoil") listening products delivering pure direct sound. 7788
N.E. Yeomalt Pt. Dr., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110, 206-842-5124,
FAX 206-842-2388.
amco@mindspring.com
Rehabilitation Engineering Research
Center (RERC) - Research to make everyday technologies accessible
and usable so that all people, including those with disabilities, can interact
with electronic devices more easily and independently. Trace Research &
Development Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2107 Engineering Centers
Bldg., 1550 Engineering Dr., Madison, WI 53706, 608-262-6966, TTY 608-263-5408, FAX 608-262-8848. info@trace.wisc.edu
Seattle Arts & Lectures - is expanding our list of open-captioned lectures in our 09\10
season. After a very positive response to our
first two captioned speakers in 08\09, we added open-captioning to five events
in the 09\10 Season! Tickets are available on our website , www.lectures.org, and by phone at 206.621.2230.
Seattle Office for Civil Rights - Investigates
and resolves discrimination complaints in employment and places of public
accommodation and housing in the city of Seattle. Office for Civil Rights,
Central Building, 810 3rd Avenue Suite 750, Seattle, WA 98104-1627, Voice 206-684-4500,
TTY 206-684-4503,
FAX 206-684-0332
Sound Waves - Hearing Loss Association of
Washington newsletter.
Telecommunications Equipment Distribution (TED) -
Managed by the Washington State Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH),
the TED program distributes specialized telecommunication equipment that
enables Washington residents to have independent use of the telephone. Who
qualifies? Anyone living in WA State who is deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind,
or speech disabled, and mobility restricted. Equipment includes a TTY,
amplified phone, Captel (captioned) phone, Voice Carry-Over (VCO) phone, and
large visual display (for people with low vision) that connects to a TTY or VCO
phone. Also offered, a hands free phone with remote control switch and
microphone for people who are mobility restricted. Payment is on a sliding
scale and is sometimes free, depending upon income level. TED c/o ODHH PO Box
45301, Olympia, WA 98504-5301, Voice or TTY 360-902-8000, Toll Free Voice or TTY 800-422-7930, robiskd@dshs.wa.gov
Trychin, Sam, PhD -
Training programs, presentations, and workshops. Living With Hearing Loss
Program is a product of twenty-two years of experience working directly with
hundreds of people who are hard of hearing and their family members. 212
Cambridge Road, Erie, PA 16511, 814-897-1194. samtrychin@adelphia.net
United
States Access Board - an independent Federal agency devoted to
accessibility for people with disabilities. 1331 F Street, NW, Suite 1000,
Washington, DC 20004-1111, Voice 800-872-2253,TTY 800-993-2822, FAX 202-272-0081. info@access-board.gov
United States Department of Justice (DOJ) - Communicating
with People who are deaf or hard of hearing. US Department of
Justice guidelines for police officers on how to communicate with people with
hearing loss.
Vestibular Disorders Association
(VEDA) - A nonprofit organization that provides information to the
public and health professionals about inner-ear balance disorders such as
Meniere's disease, BPPV, and labyrinthitis. P.O. Box 13305, Portland, OR 97213,
800-837-8428,
FAX 503-229-8064.
veda@vestibular.org
Virginia Merrill Bloedel Hearing Research Center - The University of Washington's Virginia Merrill Bloedel Hearing Research
Center brings together an interdisciplinary group of investigators to study
hearing, hearing loss, and related communication disorders so that those who
would, might hear. The Center is a communication focal point among basic and
clinical scientists to facilitate the sharing of ideas and information for the
collective advancement of auditory science and patient care. Email: University
of Washington, Box 357923, CHDD Building, CD176, Seattle, WA 98195-7923, 206-685-2962,
FAX 616-1828, bloedel@u.washington.edu
Washington Assistive Technology
Alliance (WATA) - Assistive technology training and policy resources
and information and referral line. Training and policy related to
accessibility. Voice 206-685-4181,
TTY 206-616-1396,
FAX 506-616-1396.
For Washington residents only -- Information and referral toll-free voice 800-214-8731,
TTY 866-0162. uwat@u.washington.edu
Washington Assistive Technology
Foundation (WATF) - Low interest loans for assistive technology
(including, among others, hearing aids, alarms, door bells, assistive listening
devices) and for equipment (computers, fax machines, vehicles, etc.) that
people with disabilities need to work out of their homes on a full or part-time
basis. 100 South King Street, Suite 280, Seattle, WA 98104, Voice 206-328-5116,
Toll-Free Voice 800-214-8731,
Toll Free TTY 888-808-8942.
info@watf.org
Washington
Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) - Assists with insurance
related problems, informs of rights and responsibilities, and filing
complaints/appeals. The OIC has offices in Olympia, Seattle and Spokane.
General office contact info -- PO Box 40255, Olympia, WA 98504-0255, Voice 360-725-7000,
TTY 360-664-3154,
FAX 360-586-3535.
Washington
PAVE - A parent-directed organization that works with families,
individuals with disabilities, professionals and community members in all walks
of life and with all types of disabilities. 6316 S. 12th St., Tacoma, WA 98465,
Voice/TTY 253-565-2266,
800-5-PARENT, FAX 253-566-8052.
wapave9@washingtonpave.com
Washington Protection and Advocacy
System - Pursuing justice on behalf of people with disabilities on
matters related to their human, legal, and civil rights. Promoting Dignity,
Equality and Self-Determination. Provides independent protection and advocacy
services to eligible people. 315 Fifth Avenue South, Suite 850, Seattle, WA
98104, Voice 206-324-1521 or Toll Free in Washington 800-562-2702, TTY 206-957-0728 or Toll Free in Washington 800-905-0209,
FAX 206-957-0729.
wpas@wpas-rights.org
Washington
Relay - telecommunications relay service providing full telephone
accessibility to people who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech disabled.
Managed by Sprint, administered by the DSHS Office of the Deaf and Hard of
Hearing. Sprint Relay, 1100 Olive Way, Suite 1220, Seattle, WA 98101. Voice or
TTY 800-676-3777.
Washington
Speech and Hearing Association - A professional and scholarly
organization which "promotes which promotes professional excellence in
speech-language pathology and audiology. The mission of WSHA is to act as the
primary resource and advocate for its members through legislation, continuing
education, collaboration, professional endeavors and publications.ö 2150 N.
107th Street, Suite 205, Seattle, WA 98133-9099, 206-367-8704, FAX 206-367-8777. office@wslha.org
Washington State Attorney General's Office (AGO) Consumer
Protection - A key priority for the Attorney GeneralÆs Office is to
safeguard consumers from fraud and unfair business practices. The AGO has 13
offices throughout the state. Olympia office information is PO Box 40100,
Olympia, WA 98504-0100, 360-753-6200.
Washington State Business Leadership
Network (WSBLN) - WSBLN is a network of employers who educate and
support businesses to hire, retain, and improve customer service for people
with disabilities. PO Box 1344, Bellevue, WA 98009-1344. 206-965-9682,
FAX 206-984-4201.
info.wsbln@yahoo.com
Washington State Department of Labor
and Industries (L&I) - Workplace related injury and disability
claims. L&I has 22 offices throughout the state. Training on preventing
workplace injury. P.O. Box 44810, Olympia, WA 98504-4810, Voice 360-902-5799,
TTY 360-902-4637,
FAX 360-902-5792
Washington State Legislature - The elected
lawmaking body of Washington State.
Washington
Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) - The WUTC regulates
the rates, services, and practices of the telephone companies in Washington. PO
Box 47250, Olympia, WA 98504-7250, 360-664-1160, Toll Free 800-562-6150.
Washington Utilities and
Transportation Commission's Telephone Assistance Program (WTAP) -
Program of the Utilities and Transportation Commission to help low-income
households get telephone service. PO Box 47250, Olympia, WA 98504-7250, 360-664-1160,
Toll Free 800-562-6150.
Washington Video Relay Service - The website for making video relay calls over the Internet.
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