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Lions of Illinois Foundation

Address

700 North Peace Road
Unit B
Dekalb, IL 60115

(815) 756-5633

www.lionsofillinoisfoundation.org

Description:

Provides programs and services for the detection, treatment, and rehabilitation of visual and hearing impairments. Also offers a mobile unit providing some services May to October.

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

June 11, 2024

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

700 North Peace Road
Unit B
Dekalb, IL 60115

Contacts

General email

Trish Fisher

Executive Director

Phone Numbers

Main

(815) 756-5633

Fax

(815) 748-9087

Toll Free

(800) 955-5466

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Description

Provides programs and services for the detection, treatment, and rehabilitation of visual impairments. Also provides referrals for parents to vocational counseling, Braille reading instruction, orientation and mobility training for child, and adaptive technology training. Also offers a mobile clinic from May to October.

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Required Documents

Complete consent form; Complete Eye Glasses Request Form; Eye exam prescription, if already completed; Call for details

Eligibility

Persons with visual impairments; Individuals should be registered for benefits with Illinois Department of Human Services

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

(1) Call to find information about your local Lions Club (2) Refer to website for details on programs and services: https://lionsofillinoisfoundation.org/vision/

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Illinois

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    815-756-5633
    Type:
    Voice
    Name:
    Main
    Number:
    800-955-5466
    Type:
    Voice/Toll-Free
    Name:
    Toll Free
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LF-4900.2000) and related services within the Service Tree.

    Description

    Provides assistance in obtaining eye glasses

    Hours

    Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Required Documents

    Application; Medical release; Prescription for eyeglasses, if you have one

    Eligibility

    Meet income guidelines

    Fees

    Sliding scale

    Intake Procedure

    (1) Submit application to request eyeglasses found on website under Social Services tab: https://lionsofillinoisfoundation.org/social-services/ (2) Contact Lions Club

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Illinois

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      815-756-5633
      Type:
      Voice
      Name:
      Main
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LH-0600.9000-250) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Description

      Collects used glasses to give to people in need.

      Hours

      Vary by location

      Required Documents

      None

      Eligibility

      None

      Fees

      No Fees

      Intake Procedure

      (1) Drop off or mail glasses to Lions office (2) Submit donation form on website to obtain a receipt for tax purposes: https://formstack.io/9361A (3) Call office for details on other locations of drop boxes or schedule of mobile unit

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      • Illinois

        Telephone Numbers

        Number:
        815-756-5633
        Type:
        Voice
        Name:
        Main
        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TI-1800.5000-250) and related services within the Service Tree.

        Description

        Hearing Aid Bank provides assistance to needy individuals who cannot afford to purchase a hearing aid and do not qualify to receive and aid from state agencies.

        Hours

        Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

        Required Documents

        Lions of Illinois application form; Copy of medical insurance clearance form; Copy of audiogram/hearing test; Medical consent form for services

        Eligibility

        Persons with hearing impairments; Individuals should be registered for benefits with Illinois Department of Human Services; Individuals who do not qualify for aids through another program but demonstrate financial need

        Fees

        No Fees, Sliding scale

        Intake Procedure

        (1) Call to find information about your local Lions Club (2) Refer to Program Brochure for details on programs and services: https://lionsofillinoisfoundation.org/brochures/ (3) Obtain insurance medical clearance and audiogram (4) Download, fill out and submit application (5) Submit required documents (6) Give consent for service/authorize medical providers to release required healthcare information to Lions if approved.

        Geography Served

          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

        • Illinois

          Telephone Numbers

          Number:
          815-756-5633
          Type:
          Voice
          Name:
          Main
          Number:
          800-955-5466
          Type:
          Voice/Toll-Free
          Name:
          Toll Free
          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LH-0600.3000-300) and related services within the Service Tree.

          Description

          Accepts donated hearing aids for reconditioning and distribution to residents in need

          Hours

          Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

          Required Documents

          None

          Eligibility

          None

          Fees

          No Fees

          Intake Procedure

          (1) See website or call office to find out options for donating hearing aids: https://lionsofillinoisfoundation.org/recycling/ (2) Drop off or mail hearing aids to office (3) Email LIFoffice@lifnd.org for thank you letter for tax purposes

          Geography Served

            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

          • Illinois

            Telephone Numbers

            Number:
            815-756-5633
            Type:
            Voice
            Name:
            Main
            Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TI-1800.5000-300) and related services within the Service Tree.

            Description

            Provides programs and services for the detection, treatment, and rehabilitation of hearing impairments. Offers a mobile clinic from May to October.

            Hours

            Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

            Required Documents

            Call for details

            Eligibility

            (1) Persons with hearing impairments, (2) Individuals should be registered for benefits with Illinois Department of Human Services

            Fees

            No Fees

            Intake Procedure

            (1) Call to find information about your local Lions Club (2) Refer to Program Brochure for details on programs and services: https://lionsofillinoisfoundation.org/brochures/ (3) Complete and submit Consent Form for Screening for Children

            Geography Served

              If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

            • Illinois

              Telephone Numbers

              Number:
              815-756-5633
              Type:
              Voice
              Name:
              Main
              Number:
              800-955-5466
              Type:
              Voice/Fax
              Name:
              Toll Free
              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LF-4900.2150) and related services within the Service Tree.

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