To apply for an IHDI Hearing Dog, please call the office at 303-287-3277 or email info@hearingdog.org. Before an applicant can receive an application, some preliminary questions must be asked to see if an individual qualifies on a basic level. These questions can be answered via telephone, mail or email. If answering by mail or email, please answer the following questions in as much detail as possible. Email this as an attachment or mail the form to our office in Henderson, Colorado.

1. Are you planning on moving to another residence within the next year?

2. Are there other people living with you? If yes, are they hearing? And how many? If not, are you planning on moving in

with a hearing person in the future? If so, when, and how many?

3. If you live with hearing people, are they supportive of you getting a Hearing Dog?

4. Do you have any pets? If yes, how many and what kind of pet?

5. Are you currently employed? If so, what kind of job is it? Are you planning to change jobs in the next year? If so, what

kind of job will you have?

6. Describe your work environment?

7. Is your boss aware that you will bring a Hearing Dog to work?

8. Will you be able to take time off from your job to work with a trainer when your dog is delivered?

9. Do you go to school? If so, what is your class schedule?

10. Will the dog be going with you to your classes, some classes, or stay at home?

11. Does the school approve of Hearing Dogs?

12. Will you be able to get time off from school during the time the trainer places the dog with you?

13. 13.Do you have any health problems that might make it difficult for your to work with a Hearing Dog if you’re not feeling
    

well? If yes, please explain.

14. Are you using a cane, walker, or wheelchair?

15. 15.Please list any other comments, concerns or questions you may have at this time that we may be able to answer before
    

to get the best understanding of your situation before starting the application process.

You will be answered within 5 business days. If you apply, an application can be emailed or mailed to you. The application includes four pages of questions and two pages of instructions. IHDI also requires a copy of the applicant’s most recent hearing test, a photo of the applicant and a general (blueprint-like) drawing or pictures of residence in which the new Hearing Dog will live.

How to Apply for a Hearing Dog

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