Baton Rouge Speech and Hearing Foundation Inc.

Filing Period

Jan 1, 2012 to Dec 31, 2012

Signed

Jun 27, 2013

Return Version

2012v2.1

Gross Receipts

$4,598,775

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

Testing and evaluations: our audiologists offer both conventional hearing testing (audiometry) and play/visual reinforcement audiometry (for children). Otoacoustic emissions testing and tympanometry (checking the middle ear) are also available.hearing and assistive listening devices: the baton rouge speech and hearing foundation has two programs available to provide financial assistance for hearing aids. Depending on an individual's income, they may qualify for the starkey hearing foundation program or funds made available through the united way to help purchase hearing aids. Both of these programs have helped individuals in the baton rouge area receive quality digital hearing aids at a reduced cost. The starkey hearing foundation has partnered with hundreds of clinics all over the country and we are proud to say that we are of the top 5 clinics in the country who provide hearing aids through this program. Medicare will not pay for hearing aids, so for elderly patients on a fixed income these programs allow them a way to receive the gift of hearing at a severely reduced cost.our audiologist offers hearing aid fittings for both digital and analog hearing aids. The audiologist is able to repair a variety of hearing aids and assistive listening devices. Our audiologists can help clients learn to use their hearing aids or assistive listening devices to gain maximum benefit.hearing protection and related products: our audiologists can make customized ear molds to protect children and adults in work, sports or leisure pursuits.troubleshooting for cochlear implants: brshf's staff audiologist is one of very few in baton rouge certified to provide maintenance and services for patients with cochlear implants. As the nearest programming audiologists for cochlear implants are in new orleans and lafayette, this is a crucial service we are able to offer, so patients with cochlear implants can schedule routine mainenance checkup appointments without having to leave town.

Activity 3

Comprehensive developmental assessments and education diagnostic services (eds) are available to assess the child's abilities in the areas of social, cognitive, adaptive and motor development. Our educational diagnostician uses a battery of standardized tests in combination with parental input to assess the child's skills developmentally. From this assessment, a developmentally appropriate program can be planned. Early steps therapy and assessments: with the information from the eds, we will provide individual therapy with the child and the family to help create a learning environment that enhances cognitive, language and social skill development of the student.

Filer

EIN

72-0542134