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Dane County Department of Human Services |
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Services for Persons Who Are Deaf / Hard of Hearing
Description | Signs and Symptoms | General Eligibility | How to Apply Description
The Dane County Department of Human Services purchases limited services for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired through Access to Independence. The services include: information and training for consumers to obtain and manage services and the benefits they receive, socialization opportunities, and community/provider education regarding the needs of persons with hearing impairments.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing - The Laurnet Clerc National Deaf Education Center at Gallaudet University web site provides information on the prevalence, causes, and research related to deafness/hearing loss.
Services are typically provided to:
To apply for services, contact Access to Independence at (608) 242-8484 or TDD (608) 242-8485.
Access to Independence - The Department of Human Services contracts with Access to Independence to provide information and training for consumers to obtain and manage services and benefits they receive, socialization opportunities, and community/provider education regarding the needs of persons with hearing impairments. To apply for services, contact Access to Independence at: (608) 242-8484 or TDD (608) 242-8485. The Dane County Department of Human Services - STEP Unit assists adults with disabilities in applying for Medical Assistance and Food Stamps throughout Dane County. Income and assets are taken into account and co-pay may be required. Please call (608) 242-7400 or TTY (608) 242-7556 for more information.
There is no cost associated with services for the deaf or hard of hearing.
Access to Independence - serves as an Independent Living Center which is a consumer-directed, non-profit organization that provides an array of services including: peer support, information and referral, independent living skills training, advocacy, community education, personal care, and service coordination. Services are provided without cost to persons who are blind, visually impaired, deaf, hard of hearing, and have a severe physical disability. For information on Wisconsin's Disability Determinations and how decisions are made, see the State web site at: http://dhfs.wisconsin.gov/ddb/index.htm Laurnet Clerc National Deaf Education Center - The Laurnet Clerc National Deaf Education Center at Gallaudet University web site provides a wide range of resources for persons who are deaf. Social Security Disability - This web site provides information on eligibility and applying for social security disability benefits. Supplemental Security Income - This web site provides information on state supplemental security income benefits, as well as, links to the federal SSI benefits information. Vocational Rehabilitation, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development - The DVR web site provides information on employment services for persons with a disability. Wisconsin Association for the Deaf - The Wisconsin Association for the Deaf provides a variety of information and services for the deaf population, including newsletter, conferences, leadership programs, and more. Wisconsin Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing - This State web site provides information on services for the deaf and hard of hearing along with links to national and state resources.
For more information about County-funded services, please contact:
Theresa Sanders, Aging/Physical Disabilities Services Manager |
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