Hard of Hearing Services
Our Hearing Loss Resource Specialists are available to help Hard of Hearing and Late-Deafened learn better ways to live with their hearing loss.
SERVICES
Teaching coping strategies: Meet one-on-one in our office or at a work site or home to explain the resources and services available in Texas.
Case management: We work with each individual to help them access the services they need.
Assistive Technology Center: Where people with hearing loss can see and try various telephones, listening systems, and alerting devices for the workplace, education and home settings.
Workshops / Presentations: We will present on a wide variety of topics related to hearing loss.
We also do in-service presentations to school staff, hospital staff and other organizations.
Support groups offered at various locations in East and North Texas.
Dallas: esther.kelly@dactexas.org or call 214-952-7411
Fort Worth: karen.moulder@dactexas.org or call 1-877-315-8514
Abilene: diana.mendoza@dactexas.org or call 1-866-268-4988
Our Hearing Loss Resource Specialists are contracted with the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services --
Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (DARS-DHHS).
DVD SERIES:
"Solutions for People with Hearing Loss in Career and Educational Environments"
This six-part DVD series, hosted by Esther Kelly, Hearing Loss Resource Specialist, educates the viewer on a variety of topics relating to hearing loss.
Program 1: Psychosocial Issues and Coping Strategies
Program 2: Success Stories from People with Hearing Loss
Program 3: Technology Solutions for People with Hearing Loss
Program 4: Do's & Don'ts in the Workplace and Classroom
Program 5: Americans with Disabilities Act - Rights in the Workplace and Higher Education
Program 6: Hearing Aids - What do I Need to Know?
This DVD Series is available for purchase $36.95 CLICK HERE to purchase
Funded by the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services --
Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (DARS-DHHS).
SPECIALIZED TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (STAP)
The State of Texas is committed by law to help residents that need assistance. Specialized telephone equipment is provided to certified citizens through the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services–Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (DARS-DHHS) (you are entitled to receive one telephone through DARS-DHHS every five years).
Our STAP Coordinators can help you understand your options and answer any questions you have regarding the STAP Program and the assistive telecommunication devices provided by the state.
Dallas/FW Metroplex, Abilene, Wichita Falls: jim.wise@dactexas.org or call 214-521-0407
Longview / Counties in Region 5: edith.hirth@dactexas.org or call 903-553-9655
Click here for a list of helpful links for Hard of Hearing.
