Statistics indicate that one in ten Americans has hearing loss. While aging is the main cause, an increasing number of young Americans face hearing issues from loud noise exposure. Audiologists recommend annual hearing checks, especially for those over 50 and those at risk for noise-induced loss.
A brief test of pure tones (beeps) presented at different pitches and loudness levels to determine if there is a potential hearing loss.
An automatic test that indicates if a possible problem exists within the middle ear system; i.e., ear infections or fluid behind the ear drum.
A comprehensive hearing test that obtains pure tone air and bone conduction thresholds, speech reception thresholds, and speech discrimination ability scores.
Clients evaluate several different hearing aids to determine which model provides the most appropriate sound quality and clarity.
All makes and models of hearing aids are available at affordable price levels to accommodate a person’s financial situation. In addition, hearing aid repair services, ear molds, swim plugs, hearing protection and hearing aid accessories are available.
HDS offers a variety of hearing aid options. The agency is one of the few suppliers of reconditioned and recycled hearing aids in the Pittsburgh area.
We have grant money to provide low cost or even free hearing aids and assistive devices to people.
Headquarters
412-281-1375 (voice/TTY)
info@hdscenter.org
1945 Fifth Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Westmoreland Office
724-832-7600 (voice/TTY)
724-216-0149 (video phone)
1011 Old Salem Rd, Suite 102
Greensburg, PA 15601
Erie Office
814-520-8828 (voice)
814-636-1761 (video phone)
1600 Peninsula Drive, Suite 12 Erie, PA 16505
HDS is a testing site for the RID NIC Interview & Performance Exam (NICPE). Refer to RID’s website for information.
Free Smoke Detectors to people with Hearing Loss for City Of Pittsburgh Residents only. Email us at: smokedetector@hdscenter.org.