13 January 2006

Governor’s appointee to protect hearing-impaired Kansans
Sebelius appoints one, reappoints two to board overseeing hearing aids

Many hearing-impaired Kansans depend on hearing aids to help them in their daily lives. To ensure they receive quality service, Governor Kathleen Sebelius has appointed Bradley Gamber to serve as the newest member to the Kansas Board of Examiners for Hearing Aids.

“Hearing aids can improve quality of life, which is why we need to make sure hearing impaired Kansans are able to go to trained professionals when seeking hearing aids,” Governor Sebelius said. “This is particularly important as our population ages.”

The Board of Examiners for Hearing Aids regulates the licenses of examiners and the marketing of hearing aids. Gamber will serve a three-year term. Terry Brewster, Wichita, and Michael Purdy, Hays, were reappointed to the board to serve three-year terms.

Gamber, Valley Center, is the transportation coordinator for Sedgwick County Transportation Brokerage. As transportation coordinator, Gamber works as a consumer liaison between consumers and transportation providers for the elderly and physically challenged in Sedgwick County. Gamber has five years of extensive customer service in social services and experience with mediation and negotiation.