Wisconsin's Hearing and Speech Resource
Private non-profit agency providing services and programs to help children and adults with all degrees of hearing loss. Includes hearing aids, speech-language therapy, lipreading and sign language classes, interpreting services and hearing assistance technology.
Keywords: Deaf, hard of hearing, hearing loss, sign language, deafness, hearing, hearing aids, audiology
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Since 1926
What is your primary product or service?
Audiology and speech-language services for children and adults with hearing loss. We also offer amplified phones, TV listening systems and other products to help individuals hear and communicate better. Sign language and lipreading classes are also offered throughout the year.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
The Center began as a support group for adults who were Deaf or Hard of Hearing and has grown into a full-service agency for individuals of all ages, with all degrees of hearing loss.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
CCHD offers a full spectrum of communication options for individuals with hearing loss, from sign language to Auditory-Verbal Therapy. We are a one-stop-shop for products, services, and information to help individuals hear and communicate better.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Our offices are located in West Allis, but many of our programs serve individuals throughout Wisconsin.
Provide detailed directions to your location
CCHD is conveniently located in West Allis on National Avenue, just between Hwy 894 and Highway 100.
What type of payments do you accept?
We accept cash, check, credit cards, Wisconsin TEPP vouchers, private insurance and Medicare/Medicaid.
Which areas do you service?
We serve all of Wisconsin.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
CCHD is a private non-profit organization and is run by a volunteer Board of Directors. The Center's Executive Director is Dorothy Kerr.
What are your hours of operation?
The Center is open 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.
UniversaLink, the Center's hearing products store, is open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday and on Wednesdays, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
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