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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
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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
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We have been providing services to the deaf and hard of hearing community since 1983. Our agency provides services to people who are dealing with hearing loss as well as the people who need to commuicate with them. Our services include telecommunication distribution and outreach, Vocational Rehabilitation vendor, employment services for those currently employed and those looking for work, Communication Access Assistance and Advocacy, Hearing Loss Enrichment Program- a support group for those dealing with hearing loss, American Sign Language classes, and Signing for Everyday Living - a funded program to bring education and awareness to the deaf and hard of hearing and their friends and families.
Our mission: To provide the highest quality of services and programs to promote empowerment, equal access, education, independence, and integrity to the deaf, hard of hearing and speech impaired.
Contact:Jeff Thomas
727-853-1010 voice
727-853-1014 TTY
727-853-1015 fax
Website: http://www.deafhhsfla.org Email: jthomas@deafhhsfla.org Counties Served: Pasco and Hernando Counties
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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
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