Hearing Aid Funding and other Resources
Compiled by Beth Jordan, Helen Keller National Center,
KS office
May 2006
AARP
888-687-2277 voice
Thorough resource titled
“Consumer Guide to Hearing Aids” and other publications
Ahearingaid.com
800-468-9298
Major brand hearing aids at
50% off suggested retail price, hearing aid repair with free shipping,
inexpensive batteries with several locations throughout the
Alexander Graham Bell
Association for the Deaf
866-337-5220 voice 202-337-5221 TTY
Several publications about
hearing aid care and consumer handbooks
Audient Alliance for
Accessible Hearing Care
877-283-4368 voice
Affordable hearing aids for
persons who meet low income guidelines
Better Hearing Institute
800-327-9355 voice
Educational material and publications
on hearing loss, aids, resources
Hearing Loss Association
of America (HLAA or SHHH)
301-657-2248 voice 2249 TTY
National organization of/for
individuals who have hearing loss; bi-monthly journal, publications, annual
national conference, state chapters
HIKE–Hearing Impaired Kids
Endowment Fund
352-688-2579 voice
Provides hearing aids for children
age birth to 21 from low income families; parents must call for an application
International Hearing
Society
800-521-5247 voice
Consumer information kit
available for resources in own community; will help identify a competent,
professional “hearing instrument specialist” in your area
Lions Affordable Hearing
Aid Project (AHAP)
630-571-5466 ext 615 voice
After years of research, the Lions
developed a low cost, high quality hearing aid which at a little over $100 has
proven to perform as well as aids that sell for $2,000; available through Lions
Clubs in partnership with local audiologists
Miracle Ear - National
877-268-4264 voice
Resources for purchase of
hearing aids for children
The Starkey Hearing
Foundation
800-328-8602 voice or
800-648-4327 voice
Ask for or click on the Hear
Now program
Persons with low income can
purchase a hearing aid for the cost of the application process ($100 for one or
$200 for two)
Other Possible Funding
Sources:
Area Agencies on Aging
Centers for Independent Living
Medicaid
Private Insurance
Policies/HMOs
Union Benefits
Veterans Administration
Vocational Rehabilitation
*Check your local telephone
book for the location nearest you
Service Clubs that May Provide Financial Assistance
There may be other service
clubs or local chapters in your community.
In addition to these national contacts, check the white and yellow pages
in your telephone book for local contacts.
(Some states also have a Hearing Aid Bank sponsored by these organizations
that distribute recycled hearing aids.)
Business &
Professional Women’s Clubs
National Federation
2012 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036
202-293-1100
Civitan International
P.O. Box 130744
Birmingham, AL 35213-0744
800-CIVITAN (800-248-4826)
Kiwanis International
3636 Woodview
Trace
Indianapolis, IN 46268-3196
800-549-2647
Lions Clubs International
300 West 22nd
Street
Oak Brook, IL 60523
630-571-5466 ext 615
Pilot International
P.O. Box 4844
Macon, GA 31208-4844
478-743-7403
Quota International, Inc.
1420 21st Street,
NW
Washington, DC 20036
202-331-9694
Rotary International
1 Rotary Center
1560 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
847-866-3000
Sertoma International
1912 East Myer Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64132
816-333-8300
Shriner’s International
Headquarters
2900 Rocky Point Drive
Tampa, FL 33607-1460
813-281-0300
Service
club information from Sound Beginnings,