Specialized Telecommunications Equipment | West Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging

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

11/20/2024

Data provided by

United Way of Greater St Louis 211

Physical Address

639 York Street, Quincy, IL 62301

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm

Voice

800-252-9027

Toll Free

Application process

Call to schedule an Appointment

Fee

No Fees

Required documents

- Photo ID - Proof of landline and/or cell phone service - Certification of hearing loss by physician, nurse, or audiologist

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)

Languages

- English

Service area

Adams, Brown, Calhoun, Hancock, Pike and Schuyler Counties in Illinois

Agency info

WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS AREA AGENCY ON AGING

Assists seniors and persons with disabilities with a variety of needs. Services include Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites, Home Delivered Meals, General Benefits Assistance, Activities of Daily Living Assessment, Specialized Telecommunications Equipment, Case/Care Management, Adult Protective Services, Area Agencies on Aging, Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups, and Specialized Information and Referral. ALSO KNOWN AS AAA WCIAN WCIAAA WCIAAA AGING & DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER