The
Center for Hearing and Communication (CHC) is a not-for-profit organization
committed to improving the quality of life for people with hearing loss. CHC
meets hearing and communication needs through services that provide the highest
level of clinical expertise and technical know-how available in the healthcare
field.
The
effects of hearing loss are complex. Hearing impairment causes a sense of
isolation and is often associated with anxiety, financial, physical and
emotional complications. A communicative challenge not only affects the person
who is hard of hearing, but also all those with whom they interact. The Center
is a source of help for parents, siblings, friends, teachers, employers and
employees of people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
All
people face difficult life predicaments and relationship issues that harshly
affect our lives and cause upset. CHC staff has experience with, and knowledge
of, specific emotional issues that Deaf, Hard of Hearing or Deaf blind people
face. All of the therapists are sign language fluent and sensitive to all the
communication needs of their clients.
Therapists meet with individuals, families, couples and groups who are
having difficulty or concerns about depression, anxiety, stress, anger, and sexuality
in addition to other topics.
The
Youth
Force provides year round programs to help develop a positive outlook,
healthy family dynamics, pro-social relationships positive decision-making
skills, strong community attachment, and academic and future career success. Goals
are to reduce risk factors related to teen pregnancy, delinquency, substance
abuse, family dysfunction, mental and physical health problems, negative peer
associations, and school failure.
The
Learning Independence thru Focused Transition (L.I.F.T.) program is designed
specifically to meet the needs of high school age adolescents with
developmental, physical, vision, or hearing disabilities that require intensive
social, vocational, employability skills, and communication supports.
People
who are hard of hearing and deaf often face workplace misunderstanding and
discrimination. The discrimination faced
by deaf employees is due in part to on-the-job communication difficulties and
resentment over necessary accommodations. Respecting the dignity of each person
and striving to support their independence, CHC helps people who are deaf or
hard of hearing chart career paths and find employment.
CHC
provides to the community:
- Hearing testing
- Hearing aid evaluation, dispensing, maintenance and repair
- Assistive devices counseling
- Cochlear Implant Support Group
- Free onsite hearing screenings
- Courses in American Sign Language (ASL)
For
more information contact:
The
Center for Hearing and Communication
2900
West Cypress Creek Road, Suite 3
Ft.
Lauderdale, FL 33309
Phone:
954-601-1930
