Lynn Sinnott

We are a not-for-profit organization bridging the communication gap between the hearing world and the Deaf world acquainting hearing impaired individuals with the opportunities available to them in the areas of education, culture, recreation and social activities.

Contact:

(877) 255-4568 Toll free
(866) 676-7477 Voice/Video
(386) 257-3600 TTY
(386) 258-7677 Fax

Counties Served:

Volusia and Flagler Counties

Deaf and Hearing Services of Lake & Sumter Counties

To provide the Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals programs and services which enhance or maintain the skills necessary to participate fully with family, communtiy, and/or work.

Contact:Amy Johnson

352-323-0757 voice
352-323-0799 fax
866-947-6610 vp

Website: http://www.deafandhearing.org

Email: amyj@deafandhearing.org

Counties Served:

Lake and Sumter Counties

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services of the Treasure Coast, Inc.

Vision, Mission and Values

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services of the Treasure Coast, Inc. is a Treasure Coast Community Resource whose…

…vision is a compassionate local community which is knowledgeable and willingly provides for the communication needs of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing by fulfilling their legal and ethical obligations.

…mission, as a leader in community education and outreach, is to enable communication, advocate for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, and provide affordable amplification and assistive devices, all of which results in an improved quality of life, and the promotion of equal opportunities for all individuals in this unique population.

The core values instilled in our provision of services include: fiscal responsibility, openness, and honesty; and being compassionate, vigilant, confidential, and proactive toward filling our client’s needs.

Description of Services

The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services of the Treasure Coast, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created to provide equal accessibility to those with hearing loss in our community. The mission of the DHHS is to establish communication links between the hearing impaired and the hearing world. Founded in December of 1988 as an all volunteer relay service, our community services have been evolved and expanded over the past 20 years to our current level of service which includes: ADA Advocacy for Clients, Hearing Aid Bank, Children=s Hearing Aid Fund, Sign Language Classes, Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program (APhones on Loan@), Resource Library, Client Assistance / Case Management, Community Education and Outreach, Sign Language Interpreting Referral and Information and Referral Service. These services are available to the estimated 90,000 deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened adults in our four county service delivery area encompassing Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie Counties. DHHS is a United Way supported agency.

Contact:Rick Kottler, Executive Director

772-334-2233 Voice
772-334-2299 Fax and TDD
866-326-7884 VP

Website: http://www.dhhstc.org

Email: dsctc@bellsouth.net

Counties Served:

Martin, Indian River, St. Lucie and Okeechobee

Hearing Impaired Persons of Charlotte County (HIP)

HIP is a Service and Resource Center that provides communication assistance and other program services to the more than 58,000 individuals in our region who are deaf, hard of hearing, late deafened, or deaf-blind.


Some of our programs include:

* FREE amplified telephone equipment to Florida residents with a hearing or speech loss through the Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. (FTRI) Equipment Distribution Program.
* Advocacy Services: providing education and training about the Americans with Disabilities Act, advocating for accessibility and compliance under the ADA and other Federal Civil Rights laws, and assisting clients with the complaint process.
* Community Education: educating the public about hearing health and the dangers of untreated hearing loss, as well as promoting understanding and awareness of hearing loss.
* Classes in American Sign Language, Cued Speech, and Auditory Training and Speech Reading. * Workshops and seminars on common community interests that are accessible to people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
* Information and referral services linking individuals with hearing loss to other community resources.
* We are a resource for the purchase of various types of assistive equipment.

Contact:Kim Gaut, Executive Director

941-743-8347 (Voice/TTY/Fax)

Email: kimgaut@yahoo.com

Counties Served:

Charlotte, DeSoto, Hardee, and Highlands Counties, part of Sarasota County.