technology assistance for people with hearing loss
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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 [email protected]
They’re anxious to Help!
Hearing Technology Resource Specialist