Specialized Telecommunications Equipment | Chicago Hearing Society
2017 N Mendell Street, Suite 3NE, Chicago, IL 60614
Eligibility
Must be a legal resident of Illinois; Must have standard phone service in your residence or cell phones with Bluetooth technology; Must complete an application which is signed by a doctor or other certifying professional that you have a hearing loss or speech disability.
Required documents
Photo Id
Proof of residence
Additional documents may be required.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
773-904-0155
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Tax Program
312-525-2057
Fax·
Fax
773-904-0154
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Videophone
773-248-9121
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Main
773-248-9174
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TTY
773-904-0143
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Social Services
Languages
English, Spanish, American Sign Language
Application process
(1) To request an Amplified Telephone Demonstration, email: [email protected]. (2) Appointments preferred, walk-ins accepted. (3) Applications available onsite and can be downloaded from website
Fees
No Fees
Service area
Cook County, IL
Dupage County, IL
Will County, IL
Kane County, IL
Lake County, IL
Provides audiology services, sign language interpreters, domestic violence counseling and for deaf, DeafBlind and hard of hearing (DDBHH) persons. Provides amplified phone demonstrations through ITAC's free amplified phone program. Audiological services include hearing testing and guidance in the selection and use of hearing aids. Also provides tax filing services through their VITA program for DDBHH persons.
Date of Last Formal Update
02/27/2026
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What's Here
Providing organization
Chicago Hearing Society
Provides audiology services, sign language interpreters, domestic violence counseling and for deaf, DeafBlind and hard of hearing (DDBHH) persons. Provides amplified phone demonstrations through ITAC's free amplified phone program. Audiological services include hearing testing and guidance in the selection and use of hearing aids. Also provides tax filing services through their VITA program for DDBHH persons.