Hearing Aid Program

Hearing impairment is one disability issue that has actually gotten worse in the past several decades. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that 360 million people worldwide have disabling hearing loss. When people are not able to pay the high cost of quality hearing aids—which cost an average of US$3,600 each and are often not covered by insurance—they are left with poor-functioning hearing aids, or, even worse, in silence.

Lions have worked for many years to help the hearing impaired, collecting thousands of hearing aids and volunteering thousands of hours for hearing-related service projects. The Indianola Noon Lions Club is proud to provide this amazing program in our local community. 

How the Affordable Hearing Aid Project Works

Our local Lions club works with individuals to determine their eligibility (based on income) and arrange testing by a partner hearing care professional. The Lions club communicates with Lions AHAP to request and arrange shipping of the hearing aid(s). The selected hearing care professional then ensures proper fit of the aid, and provides follow-up care to make adjustments as needed.

How to Participate in AHAP

The AHAP program is only available through local Lions clubs; individuals may not apply independently to receive a hearing aid. Contact us today!