SHARPs Hearing Aid Recycling Program Mission, Elligibility, and Process
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The mission of the Sertoma Hearing Aid Recycling Program (SHARP) is to provide reconditioned hearing aids to low-income persons. Behind-the-ear type hearing aids, earmolds, and batteries will be provided at low to no cost to persons meeting the program’s financial guidelines and who are not eligible to obtain a hearing aid through any private or governmental agency or insurance provider.
The Sertoma Hearing Aid Recycling Program is designed to assist those who have no other resource available to them. Therefore, SHARP is a program of last resort. Other options for assistance include private insurance, state Medicaid programs, BadgerCare, Vocational Rehabilitation, Veterans Administration, church groups, family or friend assistance, or other state or local programs. Preference will be given to persons living in Dane county and surrounding communities.
If an applicant has family support or funds in money market accounts, mutual funds, 401(k) plans, IRAs, certificates of deposit (CDs), checking/saving accounts, stocks, bonds or T-bills, this may not be the program for you. SHARP considers all these when determining eligibility.
Once the potential recipient has been passed the financial screening, s/he will be seen at the University of Wisconsin Speech & Hearing Clinic for audiological exams, paid for by SERTOMA of Madison.
Audiologic Criteria: Moderate to profound bilateral hearing loss will be given highest priority due to the significant impact on communication, in accordance with Audiologist's recommendation to achieve reasonable benefit to the hearing aid recipient.
The SERTOMA Hearing Aid Recycling Program provides hearing aids to those with very limited financial resources. If, after careful review of your situation, you feel you are eligible, please complete the application and send it to the address on the next page. The SHARP program has limited resources and will attempt to accommodate as many persons with the most needs as reasonable. Questions can be directed to 608-890-1504.
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2008 Tentative Drop Off Locations:
UW Speech and Hearing Clinic, 1975 Willow Dr. (drop off or mail)
UW Hospital and Clinics, Audiology Section, 600 Highland Ave.
UW Hearing Services, 1 South Park St., 6th Floor
Dean Clinic Audiology Dept., 1313 Fish Hatchery Rd.
Waisman Center, South Tower Audiology Booth, 1500 Highland Ave
Joyce Ryan Madison, 5701 Odana Rd
Joyce Ryan Verona, 118 N. Franklin St.
Ryan Madison, 2418 N. Sherman Ave.
Ryan DeForest, 6924 Lake Rd.
Cress Madison, 3610 Speedway Road; 3325 E. Washington Ave.; 6021 University Ave.
Cress Stoughton, 206 W. Prospect
Cress Sun Prairie, 1310 Emerald Terrace
Gunderson, 5203 Monona Avenue
St. Peters Church, 5001 N. Sherman Ave
Bethel Lutheran Church, 312 Wisconsin Ave.