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The EAR Foundation of Arizona has been serving the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

in Arizona for 30 years. It has been a joy and an honor to work with all of you and manage our many programs.

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With the help of private donors, federal and local grants, and professional and parent partners, we have been able to provide the following programs and services:

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  • AzEHDI 

  • HEAR for Kids

  • Stop CMV Az

  • BASICS

  • Advocacy

  • Screening training

  • Education

  • Parent Support

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The EAR Foundation of Arizona will close by the end of 2026, during which all programs and services will end.  

 

Our final grant from Vitalyst supporting the HEAR for Kids Program will end June 30, 2026.

 

Vitalyst will announce a new grantee by the end of June. Important dates include:

  • June 30,2026 Last applications for HFK accepted. 

  • August 28, 2026 Expiration date for any vouchers or authorizations. 

  • September 15, 2026 Last Invoices accepted

 

 

 

Through October 2026, you can reach:

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30

Years of Experience

25,000+

BASICS Screens

4,000+

Hearing Aids

OUR STAFF & BOARD

John Macias, M.D.
President
Otologist/Otolaryngologist

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Melissa Selbst, MPH
Executive Director
melissa@earfoundationaz.com

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Lylis Olsen, MS, MPH, CCC-A

AzEHDI Coordinator & HEAR for Kids

hearforkids@earfoundationaz.com

 

Our Staff and Board

The EAR Foundation of Arizona Board

Bob Milligan

Board Member

Rick Berkheimer

Board Member

John Macias, MD

President

Steven Seiler

Chairman

Aubrey Maze, MD

Board Member

We value and thank our partners

Copyright © 2023 The EAR Foundation of Arizona. All rights reserved. 

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