Partnerships Resource Directory - City of Las Vegas
Partnerships Resource Directory - City of Las Vegas
Partnerships Resource Directory - City of Las Vegas
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<strong>Resource</strong> <strong>Directory</strong><br />
processing fee to the program. The recipient is also financially responsible for the<br />
cost <strong>of</strong> batteries and repairs. Once an application is approved the aids are given to<br />
the applicant at no additional cost.<br />
6700 Washington Ave. South, Eden Paririe, MN. 55344<br />
1-800-648-4327 or www.sotheworldmayhear.org<br />
<strong>Las</strong> <strong>Vegas</strong> Club <strong>of</strong> the Deaf<br />
(702) 870-7050<br />
<strong>Las</strong> <strong>Vegas</strong> School <strong>of</strong> the Deaf - Provides a rich language and cultural environment<br />
instructing students in American Sign Language, English, Reading, writing,<br />
mathematics and speech/lip-reading that follows Nevada Department <strong>of</strong> Education<br />
standards. Enrollment for Deaf students in grades K-3rd.<br />
124 N. Tenaya Way, <strong>Las</strong> <strong>Vegas</strong>, NV. 89145<br />
(702) 385-3323 or www.lvcsd.org<br />
<strong>Las</strong> <strong>Vegas</strong> Special Needs Home School Activities Group - A home school group open to all<br />
families <strong>of</strong> children with special needs. The intent <strong>of</strong> the group is to be a social haven<br />
for our children to grow, thrive, make friends and find a place to belong. We feel it is<br />
important to show respect for all parents and children and to be courteous when<br />
responding to each other. We encourage all parents to share the things your<br />
children enjoy and if you can schedule those activities, field trips or park days that<br />
your children find interesting.<br />
http://www.nevadahomeschoolnetwork.com<br />
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LVSpecialNeedsHS/<br />
Let Them Hear (LTHF) - Provides consultation for many hearing devices and accessories,<br />
including cochlear implants, hearing aids and assistive listening devices. Offers<br />
clinical services for:<br />
Children with hearing and/or language deficits<br />
Prospective and current cochlear implant patients<br />
Candidates for auditory and speech/language services<br />
Any person who has been turned down by his insurance company for<br />
coverage <strong>of</strong> hearing-related service or device.<br />
http://letthemhear.org or Email: webmaster@letthemhear.org<br />
Life Planning Services, Inc. - Counseling and advice provided to help families with loved<br />
ones with special needs plan for the Lifetime <strong>of</strong> that individual which leads to the<br />
achievement <strong>of</strong> certain outcomes the family has selected. This planning impacts<br />
family life, community involvement, financial health, special needs trusts and estate<br />
planning, guardianship, work and learning, services and supports, government<br />
benefits, physical environment/health, and many other areas. Life planning is about<br />
one thing - the future life <strong>of</strong> a family member who is important to you, yet<br />
vulnerable without you.<br />
Cheryl Dinnell, Life Planning Consultant<br />
(775) 321-9742 or dcdinnell@mindspring.com<br />
Muscular Dystrophy Association - Outpatient clinic, free medical equipment, help with<br />
purchase <strong>of</strong> medical equipment, support groups.<br />
1919 S. Jones Suite G, <strong>Las</strong> <strong>Vegas</strong>, NV. 89146<br />
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