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Hearing technology workshops scheduled
Three state-administered programs are partnering up to present a free workshop. The Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, the Kansas Telecommunications Access Program and the Kansas Relay Center powered by Hamilton Relay are collaborating to offer a workshop to provide resources and information about a variety of technologies designed to assist those that have difficulty hearing. The workshops will be presented over four days, Oct. 10 to 13 in five different locations across western Kansas including Pratt, Dodge City, Garden City, Oakley, and Hays. The workshop will cover what technology is available, who can benefit from each device, where to shop for the devices and even how to get some items at no cost. The goal is to educate Kansans so they can make informed decisions to maintain or even improve their quality of life.
It is estimated that 10 percent of the US population have difficulty hearing. That is nearly 300,000 Kansans. Programs like KCDHH, TAP and Hamilton provide information and resources that many struggle to find or are embarrassed to seek out. Topics covered during the workshop will include; hearing aids, signaling devices, telephones and assistive listening devices. Individuals with hearing loss, family members and professionals are encouraged to attend.
The Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is a state agency authorized to develop and implement a program of information and referral, advocacy, public education and direct services. The mission of KCDHH is to advocate for and facilitate equal access to quality, coordinated and comprehensive services that enhance the quality of life for Kansans who are deaf and hard of hearing.
The Kansas Telecommunications Access Program is a telecommunication equipment distribution program. The purpose of TAP is to provide specialized telephone equipment to Kansans with disabilities in order that they can access basic telecommunication services. Individuals with a hearing loss or other disability can apply and receive free equipment if they have established Kansas residency, have telephone service at their home/residence, have a disability that impedes the use of a standard telephone, and have a household income less than $55,000 per year.
Hamilton Relay operates the Kansas Relay Center. Hamilton Relay has been providing telecommunications relay services for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing and speech disabled since 1991. Telecommunications Relay Service is free 24-hour service that provides equal communication access via the phone to individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or speech disabled. Hamilton Relay provides Traditional Relay in numerous contracted states, as well as Captioned Telephone, Web and Mobile CapTel and Internet Relay services across the nation.
Workshop times and locations include the following:
Oct. 10--1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Pratt Public Library, 401 South Jackson St, Pratt
Oct. 11--8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Dodge City Senior Center, 2408 Central Ave, Dodge City
Oct. 11--1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Senior Center of Finney County, 907 N 10th, Garden City
Oct. 13--9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Hays Public Library, 1205 Main St, Hays
Oct. 12--1 p.m. to 4 p.m., NW Kansas Educational Service Center, 703 West 2nd, Oakley
Three state-administered programs are partnering up to present a free workshop. The Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, the Kansas Telecommunications Access Program and the Kansas Relay Center powered by Hamilton Relay are collaborating to offer a workshop to provide resources and information about a variety of technologies designed to assist those that have difficulty hearing. The workshops will be presented over four days, Oct. 10 to 13 in five different locations across western Kansas including Pratt, Dodge City, Garden City, Oakley, and Hays. The workshop will cover what technology is available, who can benefit from each device, where to shop for the devices and even how to get some items at no cost. The goal is to educate Kansans so they can make informed decisions to maintain or even improve their quality of life.
It is estimated that 10 percent of the US population have difficulty hearing. That is nearly 300,000 Kansans. Programs like KCDHH, TAP and Hamilton provide information and resources that many struggle to find or are embarrassed to seek out. Topics covered during the workshop will include; hearing aids, signaling devices, telephones and assistive listening devices. Individuals with hearing loss, family members and professionals are encouraged to attend.
The Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is a state agency authorized to develop and implement a program of information and referral, advocacy, public education and direct services. The mission of KCDHH is to advocate for and facilitate equal access to quality, coordinated and comprehensive services that enhance the quality of life for Kansans who are deaf and hard of hearing.
The Kansas Telecommunications Access Program is a telecommunication equipment distribution program. The purpose of TAP is to provide specialized telephone equipment to Kansans with disabilities in order that they can access basic telecommunication services. Individuals with a hearing loss or other disability can apply and receive free equipment if they have established Kansas residency, have telephone service at their home/residence, have a disability that impedes the use of a standard telephone, and have a household income less than $55,000 per year.
Hamilton Relay operates the Kansas Relay Center. Hamilton Relay has been providing telecommunications relay services for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing and speech disabled since 1991. Telecommunications Relay Service is free 24-hour service that provides equal communication access via the phone to individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or speech disabled. Hamilton Relay provides Traditional Relay in numerous contracted states, as well as Captioned Telephone, Web and Mobile CapTel and Internet Relay services across the nation.
Workshop times and locations include the following:
Oct. 10--1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Pratt Public Library, 401 South Jackson St, Pratt
Oct. 11--8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Dodge City Senior Center, 2408 Central Ave, Dodge City
Oct. 11--1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Senior Center of Finney County, 907 N 10th, Garden City
Oct. 13--9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Hays Public Library, 1205 Main St, Hays
Oct. 12--1 p.m. to 4 p.m., NW Kansas Educational Service Center, 703 West 2nd, Oakley