A Certified Hearing and Vision Technician provide screenings for school and pre-school age children to identify children who may have a possible vision or hearing problem.

Impaired vision in children can seriously affect the learning and can contribute to the development of emotional and behavioral problems

A hearing impairment interferes with development of normal speech and communication, which can also lead to educational failure. Early detection and medical treatment insures a better chance of successfully correcting the hearing problem.

Testing sites at school locations
Children 3 1/2 to 5 years old are screened in the Summer before Kindergarten
An ENT physician conducts clinics for children who fail the hearing screening.

Eligibility Requirements:

Pre-school age children 3 1/2 - 5 years
School-age children based on State established testing guidelines
Home schooled children

Fees:

No Fee

Contact for an appointment or more information:

Dickinson-Iron District Health Department (906) 774-1868 or (906) 265-9913

Other Information:

MDCH
- Michigan's Hearing and Vision Program Information