Hearing

 

The Lions of Illinois Foundation and Lions of Illinois are proud to offer the following programs for those individuals in Illinois who may have hearing loss, partial hearing, and are Deaf.

Mobile Hearing Unit

The Mobile Hearing Screening Unit is one the most visible services of the LIF. This "hearing exam on wheels' is often seen at health fairs, schools, and even the Illinois State Fair. Reaching out to the communities we serve, the Mobil Hearing Screening Unit is hosted by Local Lions/Lioness Clubs to provide hearing screenings throughout Illinois.

 

While the screenings are free, donations are always accepted to ensure this program will continue in Illinois. To make a donation, click on the Donate Tab at the top of the page.

 

* Schedule for Hearing Bus A & B for 2012 -

Want to sponsor a hearing screening? Here are the guidelines for making a request to host the Hearing Bus in your community.

 

* Hearing Screening Request Form -

Use this form to request a date for a hearing screening in your community.

 

* Hearing Van Sample Press Release for Club -

This sample news release is a good start to advertising The LIF Hearing Screening. The more you advertise - the more will come!

Used Hearing Aid Collections

This program provides an alternative to expensive hearing aids by reconditioning donated used aids. Learn how the LIF collects and distributes these hearing aids by clicking on the link below.

Used Hearing Aid Collections

Infant Hearing Screenings

The Lions of Illinois Infant Hearing Screening Program is open to children birth to age five years old. Our screenings uses small sound emissions called Otacoustic Emissions. These sounds are generated by a normal healthy ear. By placing a soft plug into the ear canal volunteer audiologists can record these sounds and display them on a computer screen. If otacoustic emissions are present, this suggests that the child has normal hearing.

* Hearing Screening for Children Press Release for Club use

Learn how your Club can help sponsor an Infant Hearing Screening or help raise funds for the expense of this program by contact the LIF offices.

Cochlear Implant Program

Established in 1987 the Cochlear Implant Program is a cooperative effort with the Cochlear Implant Center located at the University of Illinois in Chicago. This center provides children & adults with a behind the ear cochlear implant.