SPECIALIZED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT | WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS AREA AGENCY ON AGING
840 West Wilson Street, Rushville, IL 62681
Eligibility
Must be a legal resident of Illinois; Must have standard phone service in your residence or active cell phone service; Must be certified by a physician, nurse, or audiologist as hearing impaired; Must be blind (Braille phones only)
Required documents
Photo ID
Proof of landline and/or cell phone service
Certification of hearing loss by physician, nurse, or audiologist
Hours
Mon 8 am - 4 pm
Tue 8 am - 4 pm
Wed 8 am - 4 pm
Thu 8 am - 4 pm
Fri 8 am - 4 pm
Languages
American Sign Language, English
Application process
Call to schedule an appointment
Fees
None
Service area
Adams County, Illinois
Hancock County, Illinois
Brown County, Illinois
Schuyler County, Illinois
Calhoun County, Illinois
Pike County, Illinois
Description
Provides free amplified phones to individuals with hearing loss, and/or who are late-deafened, or deaf. Braille phones available to the blind. Cell phone amplifiers available. Voicebox amplification and other specialized equipment available for lease.
Date of Last Formal Update
01/09/2025
Data provided by
211 Nebraska
Providing organization
WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS AREA AGENCY ON AGING
Coordinates and offers services for older adults.