Does your spouse or partner mumble when they talk? Do your children speak so fast you have difficulty understanding them? Do you need to ask people to repeat things over and over again? Do callers on the phone need to "start speaking into the receiver"? If any of these things sound familiar to you (or your family), you may be experiencing the initial stages of hearing loss. Although your friends at Dave's Ace can't diagnose the problem, you can!
Hearing loss takes many forms. Oftentimes people may hear things loud enough, but over the years, lose their ability to hear certain tones or pitch levels. This is why communication sometimes becomes harder to understand. Fortunately, relief, such as hearing aids and special phones, has been available for many years, typically from hearing professionals.
Wisconsin's's Public Service Commission (PSC) administers a program called TEPP (Telecommunications Equipment Purchase Program) which helps individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing purchase special equipment that will allow them to access telecommunication services. This program draws upon money provided by the Wisconsin telephone service providers who (surprise, surprise) collect the funds in the form of fees we pay on our monthly phone bills. TEPP provides vouchers to eligible applicants to cover the cost (up to $125) of approved equipment. As you've probably guessed, Dave's Ace now stocks TEPP approved phones. We'd be happy to assist you in filling out and submitting the proper application form.
Ranging in price up to $149.99, we stock both cordless and wired models of the ClearSounds® brand telephones. Some even have answering machines, large numbers and screens One model even has an emergency pendant that can be used to summon help from up to 30 numbers in the event of a fall or other emergency. These phones are adjustable for volume AND tone levels. We also have amplifications/tone adjustment units that can be added to your own telephone for only $34.99. Of course, the best news, again, is that if you are hard of hearing (ask your family or friends.... they'll be honest) we'll help you fill out and submit the forms so you can receive a ClearSound® amplified phone for free*! Stop in today for details.
*Equipment eligible for purchase is made available through the Wisconsin Telecommunications Equipment Purchase Program and paid for by the Wisconsin Universal Service Fund. The program serves eligible or qualified individuals with certain telecommunications-related special needs.
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