About

It is the vision of THE DEAF SERVICE CENTER OF PALM BEACH COUNTY that quality of life will not be limited by hearing loss. Through prevention, accommodation, assistive technology and community acceptance, full potential of persons with hearing loss shall be realized.

Mission

It is our mission to provide information, services, products, and support for individuals with hearing loss to assist them in achieving independence through communications access.

Company Overview

The Deaf Service Center of Palm Beach County is the only local agency devoted exclusively to meeting the needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing children and adults.

Description

Established in 1984, the DEAF SERVICE CENTER OF PALM BEACH COUNTY is the only local agency devoted exclusively to meeting the needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing children and adults. The agency provides information, services, products and support for individuals with hearing loss to assist them in achieving independence through communication access. On a weekly basis, the agency responds to an avera...ge of 500 questions about hearing loss, passes out approximately 60 free telephones specially designed for the hearing impaired, trains or speaks before approximately 200 people, and helps approximately one dozen individuals facing personal problems or concerns caused by hearing loss. The Deaf Service Center of Palm Beach County is partner agency of the Town of Palm Beach United Way and is funded in part by the Board of County Commissioners.

Established in 1999, the HEARING WELLNESS CENTER is the audiology services branch of the Deaf Service Center. The Center offers comprehensive hearing evaluations free of charge to the public. Evaluation results are used to determine the best course of treatment for hearing disabilities. The Center provides a full line of hearing aid options from entry-level digital to high-end digital hearing aids and sees more than 60 individuals each week. The Center's doctorate-level audiologists are licensed in the State of Florida and do not receive commission.


Hours of Operation:
Monday thru Friday
8:00 AM – Noon and 12:30 - 4:30 PM