Hear Indiana

What Hear Indiana does

Hear Indiana is a nonprofit organization founded in 1971 and headquartered at 4740 Kingsway Drive, Suite 33, in Indianapolis, Indiana. It serves Hoosier families with deaf and hard-of-hearing infants and children through a full-service clinic and a community programs portfolio. Core clinical offerings include Listening & Spoken Language (LSL) therapy, audiology, Comprehensive Language and Speech Evaluations (CLASE), Teacher for the Deaf services, and emotional support. The organization also administers an Assistive Technology Loaner Bank that lends hearing aids, cochlear implant processors, FM/DM systems, and Roger Technology to families and schools, and runs the state-funded Hearing Aid Assistance Program of Indiana (HAAPI), a 2014-approved sliding-fee hearing aid program for children ages 3 and up.

The organization's revenue mechanics combine clinical service fees, donations and fundraising (Run for Sound, Trivia Night, Amplifier Awards), and hardware revenue from assistive technology sales linked to the Loaner Bank. Advocacy services cover both Individualized Education Program (IEP) navigation at the school level and state-level policy work. Youth development is delivered through the Listening & Spoken Language Camp for ages 8–18 and an annual conference. The organization more recently launched Adult Audiology & Communication Services, extending its addressable population beyond pediatrics.

Hear Indiana operates with 1–10 employees from a single Indianapolis clinic and distributes services through direct appointments, referrals from Indiana schools and healthcare providers, and community events. Partnerships with PNC, Sertoma, Amy McConkey Robbins, Happy Hollow Camp, Vaughan & Vaughan, and Junior League of Indianapolis support fundraising, advocacy, and program delivery across the state.

Name

Hear Indiana

Legal name

Hear Indiana

Website

https://hearindiana.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hear Indiana is an Indianapolis-based nonprofit that provides listening and spoken language therapy, audiology, assistive technology lending, and advocacy services to Indiana families with deaf and hard-of-hearing children.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Hearing Healthcare Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Audiology & Hearing Diagnostic Centers (HLAFAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Deaf/Hard of Hearing & Vision Services (Audiology, Interpreting, Orientation & Mobility) (EDAJAKAI), Speech Sound Disorders (Articulation/Phonology) Intervention (EDAKAEAD), Assistive Hearing & Communication Access (Captioning, Hearing Support, Transcription) (EDAFAKAC), Audiology & Hearing Services (ENT-Affiliated) (HLAKAMAI)

Keywords

• Pediatric hearing therapy
• Listening spoken language
• Assistive hearing technology
• Audiology clinical services
• Hearing loss advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Clinical Services Revenue: Revenue generated from listening and spoken language therapy, audiology services, speech therapy, and comprehensive language and speech evaluations delivered at their full-service clinic.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Charitable donations from individuals and organizations supporting the mission. The organization hosts events like Run for Sound and Trivia Night to raise funds.
3. Assistive Technology Sales: Sale of hearing technology including hearing aids, cochlear implant processors, FM/DM systems, and accessories. Payment plans offered after trial periods.
4. Loaner Bank Technology Lending: Short-term lending of hearing technology equipment to families and schools, with revenue from the eventual purchase of devices after trial periods.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Hear Indiana is a nonprofit healthcare services organization that delivers Listening & Spoken Language therapy, pediatric audiology, speech therapy, and comprehensive language and speech evaluations to deaf and hard-of-hearing infants and children in Indiana. It supplements clinical care with an Assistive Technology Loaner Bank for hearing aids and cochlear implant processors, school and state advocacy (including IEP support), emotional support, Teacher for the Deaf services, and a state-funded Hearing Aid Assistance Program of Indiana (HAAPI) that provides reduced-priced hearing aids on a sliding-fee schedule. Youth and community programs include a residential Listening & Spoken Language Camp (ages 8-18) and an annual LSL Conference.

Product overview

Hear Indiana is a nonprofit healthcare services organization that provides a comprehensive suite of clinical and support services for deaf and hard-of-hearing children and their families in Indiana. The organization operates as a service provider rather than a technology product company, offering: core clinical services including Listening & Spoken Language Therapy, Audiology, and Comprehensive Language and Speech Evaluations (CLASE); an Assistive Technology Loaner Bank providing temporary access to hearing aids, cochlear implant processors, FM/DM systems, and Roger Technology; advocacy services for schools (IEPs) and state-level policy; emotional support counseling; and educational programs including a Teacher for the Deaf and Adult Services. The organization also runs youth development programs including a Listening & Spoken Language Camp for ages 8-18 and an annual Listening & Spoken Language Conference. Financial assistance is available through the Hearing Aid Assistance Program of Indiana (HAAPI). All services are designed to ensure children with hearing loss have access to therapeutic options regardless of financial situation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Listening & Spoken Language Therapy Specialized therapy that teaches deaf and hard-of-hearing children to listen and speak, leveraging residual hearing and modern hearing technology such as hearing aids and cochlear implants. Targeted at families with deaf or hard-of-hearing infants, children, and adolescents in Indiana.
• Audiology Services Diagnostic and fitting services for hearing aids and cochlear implants provided by pediatric hearing specialists. Targeted at infants, children, and adults in Indiana seeking audiology care.
• Comprehensive Language and Speech Evaluations (CLASE) In-depth assessments of language development and speech skills for children with hearing loss. Targeted at families and clinicians seeking detailed speech and language baselines for deaf or hard-of-hearing children.
• Assistive Technology Loaner Bank Program providing families and schools with temporary access to hearing aids, cochlear implant processors, FM/DM systems, Roger Technology, and accessories while devices are repaired, replaced, or while securing funding from schools or other resources. Targeted at Indiana families with deaf and hard-of-hearing children and the schools serving them.
• Hearing Aid Assistance Program of Indiana (HAAPI) State-funded program providing reduced-priced hearing aids for children ages 3 and up using a sliding-fee schedule based on income and family size. Targeted at Indiana families needing affordable hearing aids for their children.
• School Advocacy (IEPs) Advocacy services to help families navigate the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process and ensure appropriate educational support for children with hearing loss. Targeted at parents and schools of deaf and hard-of-hearing students in Indiana.
• State Advocacy Advocacy efforts at the state level to support policies and resources for individuals with hearing loss. Targeted at Indiana policymakers, agencies, and the broader deaf and hard-of-hearing community.
• Emotional Support Counseling and emotional support services for families navigating the challenges of childhood hearing loss. Targeted at parents and family members of deaf and hard-of-hearing children in Indiana.
• Teacher for the Deaf Educational services provided by qualified teachers specializing in deaf education to support children's learning and development. Targeted at families and schools of deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
• Adult Services Audiology and communication services specifically designed for adults navigating hearing loss. Targeted at Indiana adults with hearing loss seeking audiology care and support.
• Listening & Spoken Language Camp Residential camp program for students ages 8-18 with hearing loss, offering peer connections, leadership development, and outdoor activities designed to build confidence and positive coping techniques. Targeted at school-age deaf and hard-of-hearing children and adolescents in Indiana.
• Listening & Spoken Language Conference Annual conference bringing together experts to deliver education on the latest research for parents and clinicians serving children with hearing loss. Targeted at Indiana parents and clinicians working with deaf and hard-of-hearing children.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Amy McConkey RobbinsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner supporting Hear Indiana's mission through advocacy and professional expertise in deaf education.
• SertomaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSertoma supports Hear Indiana's mission of delivering hope and resources to children with hearing loss.
• Happy Hollow CampminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting camp programs and recreational services for children with hearing loss.
• Vaughan & VaughanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndianapolis personal injury law firm sponsoring Hear Indiana's mission.
• Junior League of IndianapolisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWomen's volunteer organization supporting Hear Indiana's community programs and fundraising efforts.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• National Association of the Deaf (NAD): Nationwide civil-rights organization advocating for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. Comparable state and federal advocacy mission to Hear Indiana's State Advocacy program, though broader in scope and not a clinical provider.
• Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA): National consumer advocacy organization for people with hearing loss. Comparable advocacy and education mission to Hear Indiana, but operates at national scope without a clinical service line.

Direct peers

• Boys Town National Research Hospital: Pediatric research hospital providing audiology, cochlear implant services, and speech-language therapy for deaf and hard-of-hearing children. Comparable clinical capabilities to Hear Indiana's audiology and therapy services.
• CID - Central Institute for the Deaf: St. Louis-based nonprofit offering audiology, speech-language therapy, and educational programs for deaf and hard-of-hearing children. Directly comparable clinical and educational service mix to Hear Indiana.
• Hearts for Hearing: Oklahoma-based nonprofit delivering Listening and Spoken Language therapy, audiology, and hearing-technology access to children with hearing loss. Closest functional analog to Hear Indiana's clinic-plus-Loaner-Bank model in another state.
• Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech: Nonprofit organization providing listening and spoken language education, speech therapy, and audiology services for deaf and hard-of-hearing children. Comparable to Hear Indiana's combination of clinical services, school advocacy, and Teacher of the Deaf offerings.
• John Tracy Center: California-based nonprofit providing auditory-verbal therapy, audiology, and early intervention services for deaf and hard-of-hearing children. Comparable service portfolio to Hear Indiana's pediatric clinical offering.
• AG Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: National membership organization advancing listening and spoken language for people with hearing loss through advocacy, education, and research. Overlaps with Hear Indiana's LSL therapy approach and family-advocacy work.

Emerging players

• Sertoma: National nonprofit supporting communication disorders including hearing loss through funding and awareness. Listed as a Hear Indiana partner and a comparable mission-aligned organization in the hearing-loss space.
• Oberkotter Foundation: Private foundation funding Listening and Spoken Language programs and early hearing-loss intervention nationwide. Comparable to Hear Indiana's LSL mission and a likely upstream funder/partner rather than direct service competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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