Legislation Related to Hearing Loss
Assistive Technology Lemon Law - no
Infant Hearing Screening Law - no, but one has been introduced.
There is a law that all babies on Medicaid must be screened.
Act No. 220 - Michigan Handicapper's Civil Rights Act - a law similar
to the ADA
Michigan ADA Steering Committee - hard of hearing and deaf people are represented by Chris Hunter from the Division on
Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Hearing aid insurance coverage for state employees - no
Licensure of audiologists - no
Cochlear Implant
Centers
Children's Hospital of Michigan
Maire Carls Communication Disorders
3901 Beaubien
Detroit, Michigan 48201
http://www.chmkids.org/chm/ent/families/treatments/cochlear.html
Spectrum
Health/DeVos Children's Hospital
100 Michigan Street, NE
Mailcode 147
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
http://www.devoschildrens.org/ (select
"Medical & Health Specialties" to find cochlear implants)
http://www.spectrum-health.org/default.asp
616/965-1700
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