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Judy Kurz, Hearing Loss Specialist

Hearing Loss: Its not JUST an EAR problem...it is a communication issue that affects you, your loved ones, your friends and your co-workers.

Judy Kurz is the Hearing Loss Resource Specialist at The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center in Corpus Christi, Texas. She serves 19 counties in the Lower Rio Grande region. Mrs. Kurz has a degree in Social Work, and she has a Support Specialist certification from the Hearing Loss Association of America. She is a member of Corpus Christi’s Mayor’s Council on Aging, the Alice Community Coalition for Children and Families and she is a member of the South Texas Social Worker’s Society. Mrs. Kurz is an experienced presenter on topics related to hearing loss, which include: Sensitivity Training, Communication Strategies, Assistive Technology, and Resources. Mrs. Kurz is the parent of a deaf daughter and has been involved professionally with special populations for over 20 years.

The Hearing Loss Resources Specialist at the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center
can help you with resources, such as:

* Education and demonstration of the latest assistive technology devices.

* Presentations on hearing loss.

Fairs and Events

HUH Meeting
August 21, 2010
10:30 a.m. - 12:00
Do We Want to Establish a Hearing Loss Association of America Local Chapter?
Discussion led by Judy Kurz, HLRS and Hollis Porcher
For information call 361-993-1154 or 866-993-1154

* Getting connected with DARS/DRS for Vocational Rehabilitation Services.

* Communication strategies and coping skills.

* Sensitivity training for employees and employers.

Hearing Loss Services provided at the Alice Chamber of Commerce in Alice, Texas. January thru September on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. If you would like more information contact Judy Kurz for an appointment.

* College tuition waivers.

* Other information related to hearing loss.

Hearing Loss Seminar
Monday, August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 10:30. Information about : FREE telephones and head sets, STAP, Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services, Area Agency on Aging benefits, financial assistance benefits for hearing aids and coping with your hearing loss, Register by calling the DHHC at 361-993-1154.

Hearing Loss Resource Specialist Program funded by DARS Office for
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services