Center for Hearing and Communication (new name for League for the Hard of Hearing)

Services include but are not limited to Audiology - hearing tests,hearing loss counseling, assistive listening devices and counseling. Social services - mental health counseling, psychological evaluations and therapy, case management, job/search placement, advocacy, interpreting, in-home behavioral therapy, after-school programs and summer day camp for Deaf and hard of hearing elementary school children. FTRI specialized telephone distribution center, educational presentations, sign language classes and community presentations.

Contact:Kim Schur

954-601-1930 Main
954-601-1938 TTY
954-601-1399 Fax
866-954-2681 Video Relay

Website: http://www.chchearing.org

Email: kschur@chchearing.org

Counties Served:

Broward County

Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing of Manatee/Sarasota

Recognizing the diverse needs of deaf, hard of hearing and hearing individuals, the Community Center for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing of Manatee/Sarasota Counties, Inc. (CCDHH) was established in 1985 and provides three programs to the community.

• The Bridge – Children, Families & Adult Services – includes summer day camps, monthly & quarterly activities, support groups, in-home ommunication strategies classes, and case management.
• Communication Access Program (CAP) – provides sign language interpreter services with emergency pager service available after office hours, communication access realtime (CART) and video relay service (VRS) to the community.
• Community Advocacy & Resource Education (CARE) – consists of sign language & communication strategies classes; educational services such as workshops, classes, and educational seminars; presentations; specialized telecommunication equipment that is available to the deaf and hard of hearing community; advocacy; and information.

It is important for the community to be aware of hearing loss and how it affects communication; be familiar with the different communication modes and Deaf Culture; and provide support and understanding to this silent minority. Learning about hearing loss and the resources that are available will promote the effective management of hearing loss and contribute to leading a safe and productive life for all.

The Center provides training and education to the community regarding the use of specialized equipment, accessibility requirements, legal rights, deaf awareness and sensitivity toward deafness. The agency’s objective is to bring deaf, hard of hearing, late deafened, and speech-impaired children and adults back into the mainstream of society by improving self-esteem, attitudes, inclusion, and strengthening relationships with family, friends, and co-workers; thus enhancing the quality of life for all.

Contact:Donna Carlton

941-366-0260 V/TDD
941-209-1108 VP

Website: http://www.ccdhh.org

Email: dcarlton@ccdhh.org

Counties Served:

Manatee & Sarasota Counties

Citrus Hearing Impaired Program Services, Inc.

Services Provided to Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Impaired. Programs include: Advocacy, Interpreting, Community Education and Awareness, Telecommunication Training and Assistive Devices.

Contact:Maureen Tambasco

(352)795-5000 (voice)

Website: www.citrushearingimpaired.org

Email: chips2@centurylink.net

Counties Served:

Citrus and Marion

Deaf & Hearing Connection for Tampa Bay, Inc.

Programs and services include case managment, counseling, advocacy, community education, telephone and equipment distribution, low cost hearing aid sales and service, information and referral.

Contact:

727-399-9983 voice
727-399-9422 tty
727-399-9508 fax

Website: http://www.dhctb.org

Counties Served:

Pinellas and Hillsborough