I am Olivia Bills, the Hearing Loss Resource Specialist here in Austin and
\nsurrounding counties. I provide services, equipment demo\u2019s, presentations,
\ninformation, resources, referrals and awareness on hearing loss issues. I am
\nalso hard of hearing, and have been my whole life so being able to help the
\ncommunity is a passion to me not just a job!<\/p>\n
In my job position I can introduce you to various assistive listening
\ndevices that can enhance the utility of hearing aid(s). I can demonstrate a
\nFM System for class settings, Bluetooth device for cell phones working with
\nhearing aids, Loop systems, and many people might not have seen these. The
\nglory of this is that this is a free service and I am not trying to sell
\nanything, just trying to help the deaf and hard of hearing become more aware
\nof what technology and resources are available through the state and assist
\nthem in their needs. An office visit with me guarantees a wealth of
\ninformation, pamphlets, handouts and resources all at no charge.<\/p>\n
I can also give a 15 – 30 minute talk (or longer presentation) about helping
\npeople learn ways to live with their hearing loss whether it be mild or
\nsevere. This talk would include state resources and laws that help this
\npopulation, showing and demonstrating assistive listening devices as well.
\nThe information can help people in school, home or workplace. Another
\nservice that I can offer is an in-service for professionals that will help
\nthem learn communication strategies serving people with hearing loss.<\/p>\n
Whatever the situation is I am happy to help anyone needing assistance that
\nare deaf or hard of hearing, so please feel free to contact me or pass on my
\ninformation to anyone you feel I could help.<\/p>\n
ALD\u2019s \/Technology, Resources, Communication Tips, and more, all in your
\nreach\u2026.<\/p>\n
Olivia Bills<\/p>\n
Hearing Loss Resource Specialist
\nCSD of Texas
\n1524 S IH 35, Suite 225
\nAustin, Texas 78704-2603
\nEmail: obills@c-s-d.org
\nPhone: 512.428.1813
\nToll Free: 877.744.1364
\nFax: 512.837.1444
\nVP: 512.213.2151<\/p>\n
Hearing Loss Resource Specialist program funded by DARS
\nOffice for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
I am Olivia Bills, the Hearing Loss Resource Specialist here in Austin and surrounding counties. I provide services, equipment demo\u2019s, presentations, information, resources, referrals and awareness on hearing loss issues. I am also hard of hearing, and have been my…<\/p>\n