Purpose
The Alexander Graham Bell (AG Bell) Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing has three different funding programs:
Financial Assistance for Hearing Technology provides financial assistance for the evaluation and purchase of hearing aids for children. Awards average $1,500 annually but can range higher or lower.
The AG Bell Pre-School-Age Financial Aid Program is for families of pre-school age children who are learning Listening and Spoken Language. Awards help families with many expenses including auditory support services, speech-language therapy, preschool tuition, and hearing technology.
The Parent and Infant Financial Aid Program is for families of infants and toddlers under the age of four who are pursuing a spoken language outcome for their child. This program can assist with the cost for hearing technology and related services.
Contact(s)
3417 Volta Place NW
Washington, D.C. 20007
Phone: 202-337-5220
Email: financialaid@agbell.org
Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Head of Hearing website
Financial Criteria
Income or asset limits may apply.
Eligibility
Families of children ages birth through years old, who are deaf or hard of hearing and are pursuing a spoken language outcome for their child are eligible for funding. Additionally, 3 competitive scholarships for students enrolled in an accredited law school are available to apply for.
AT Services Provided/Covered
None
AT Devices Provided/Covered
Will provide funding for hearing technology.
Application Process
Learn more about the application process and application windows at the webpage, Financial Aid.
Pieces of the Puzzle
- Families should be committed to a listening and spoken language approach for their child’s listening, speech, oral communication, and cognitive skills.
- Awards are given to assist with expenses such as auditory support services, speech-language therapy, technology, pre-school fees/tuition, etc.
- These awards are made one time per year.
- Award recipients may apply for this program again in future years.
- Award amounts vary; over the past three years, awards have ranged from $300 to $1,200.
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