Helidore1983
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Hey guys, I haven't been on much lately, but I am still trying to get hearing aids. My vocational rehab department pushed it off onto the Lions club, which I was happy that they were willing to help, but then I went to the audiologist yesterday and he informed me that they are only going to give me 1 hearing aid. So, tell me this, if vocational rehab wants me to be successful in school and return to work, then how come they won't help me?? 1 hearing aid is not going to work for me, it will just discourage me to wear the hearing aid at all.
So, I am awaiting a loan from the ATLFA (Assistive Technology Loan Fund Authority) here in Virginia. They told me yesterday that I have been approved for their loan program pending a discretionary income form to make sure I have enough money to cover the monthly payment (which I am pretty sure I do). Then I can get the hearing aids I really want, AND need, and not be lopsided.
Some of these audiologists really act like we are stupid, and make it seem like we don't know whats going on. What a bunch of jerks. He told me yesterday that at least I will have 1 hearing aid to assist me, which I understand that, but I have been told by other doctors, plus read on the internet and in books that it is not appropriate to have only 1 hearing aid if 2 are needed.
Any thoughts?
So, I am awaiting a loan from the ATLFA (Assistive Technology Loan Fund Authority) here in Virginia. They told me yesterday that I have been approved for their loan program pending a discretionary income form to make sure I have enough money to cover the monthly payment (which I am pretty sure I do). Then I can get the hearing aids I really want, AND need, and not be lopsided.
Some of these audiologists really act like we are stupid, and make it seem like we don't know whats going on. What a bunch of jerks. He told me yesterday that at least I will have 1 hearing aid to assist me, which I understand that, but I have been told by other doctors, plus read on the internet and in books that it is not appropriate to have only 1 hearing aid if 2 are needed.
Any thoughts?