Mobile Hearing Test Unit
The League operates two Mobile Hearing Test Units that take to the streets of NYC to promote hearing health through hearing loss detection, prevention, conservation, and education.
To date, over 250,000 infants, children and adults have had a hearing screening on board the League’s Mobile Hearing Test Unit.
The Mobile Unit is Equipped With:
- Sound isolated audiometric testing room
- Counseling area
- Waiting room
- 2 entry-exits, one with wheelchair lift
- State-of-the art diagnostic equipment
- Climate controlled facility
Our Program Offers:
- Hearing Screenings for up to 75 individuals per day
- Test Center staffed by NY State Licensed Audiologists
- Public information and workshops on hearing loss and conservation
- Referrals for follow-up services
Sponsorship opportunities are available for:
Corporations and Organizations.Offer a unique hearing health benefit to employees and members. Detecting hearing loss will benefit employee communication and productivity and you as an employer. Companies and organizations that have sponsored the Mobile Unit include: AIG, Bear Stearns, Time Inc., Chase Manhattan Bank and many others.
More information, sponsorship fee and contact information (PDF)
Community Outreach. Sponsor the Mobile Unit to visit schools, health fairs, community events, city parks and any other citywide destinations. Disseminate information on company products while offering a community service, display corporate signage, and take advantage of this press worthy story – pitch media surrounding the sponsorship.
Companies who have participated include: Phonak, Widex, Oticon, Conversor Products and many others.
More information, sponsorship fee and contact information (PDF)
Project PATH (Preschool Access to Hearing). Through the generous support of the Hasbro Children’s Foundation, Richmond County Savings Foundation and New York Community Trust, the League launched a program to screen preschoolers for hearing loss. To date, the League has screened over 2350 preschoolers at over 65 schools.
For more information about Project P.A.T.H., please call (917)305-7820
When you align your company, organization or foundation with the League for the Hard of Hearing, you are partnering with excellence, innovation, care and quality.
