technology assistance for people with hearing loss

Technology Assistance for

People with Hearing Loss

Knowing when the telephone

is ringingcan be difficult

with hearing loss

This Loud Bell Ringer might help

Plugs into any standard outlet

When switched “ON” it rings very loudly

There is a telephone for everyone

regardless their degree of

hearing loss

This phone has many special features

It has a volume control

It has an output jack

Use output jack with headphones

Use output jack with neckloop plus hearing aid T-switch

Light flashes when telephone rings

Similar features on cordless phone

Handset has volume control

Handset has headphone jack

Neckloop works with headphone jack

Portable amplifiers for standard phones

Carry in pocket/purse

slip over earpiece

It has a volume control

TTY (Text Telephone) uses text versus sound

TTY has a standard typing keyboard

Message window shows typing from both phones

Ways TTY is used: TTY to relay to phone

ReadsTyping

Types Reply

Person using TTY

Relay

Types to Relay

Operator

ReadsReply

Person on phone

Listens to Relay

Operator

SpeaksReply

Ways TTY is used: VOC (voice carry over)

Types Reply

Person using TTY

Relay

Talks to Person

on Phone

ReadsReply

Person on phone

Hears person speak

SpeaksReply

Ways TTY is used: TTY to TTY

Person using TTY

Types to person on

TTY

ReadsReply

Person using TTY

Reads Typing

TypesReply

VCO phone can be used as standard telephone

Time is important!

Missing an alarm is

frustrating.

Vibrating alarm clock awakenssound sleepers

Place under pillow andclip to pillow case

Battery operated; it is easy to set

A vibrating watch works like the clock

Multi alert systemsare All-In-One units

High power strobe flashes in response to sound

Vibrator under mattress vibrates in response to sound

Vibrator under mattress vibrates in response to sound

Smoke alarm transmitter connects to existing smoke

alarm

Receiver indicates sound is fire alarm

Doorbell transmitter connects to existing doorbell

Receiver indicates sound is doorbell

Telephone transmitter connects to phone plug

Receiver indicates sound is telephone

Sound transmitter is placed near baby/child

Receiver indicates sound is baby/child

Hearing can be difficult

in noise,

in large auditoriums,

and in groups

ALD’s(Assistive Listening Devices)

make it easier to hear

All ALD’s (Assistive Listening Devices)

have microphones

All ALD’s (Assistive Listening Devices)

have transmitters

All ALD’s (Assistive Listening Devices)

have receivers

All ALD’s (Assistive Listening Devices)

allow varied connections

All ALD’s (Assistive Listening Devices)

transmit sound waves

Infrared

FM

Induction

Hard wire

Light waves

Magnetic waves

Radio Frequency

Direct connection

Some ALD’s (Assistive Listening Devices)

connect to audio devices

For More Assistance

For a Michigan

Contact us at info@mi-shhh.org

They’re anxious to Help!

Hearing Technology Resource Specialist