Technology Assistance for People with Hearing Loss

Knowing when the telephone is ringing can 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 Reads Typing Types Reply Person using TTY Relay Types to Relay Operator Reads Reply Person on phone Listens to Relay Operator Speaks Reply

Ways TTY is used: VOC (voice carry over) Types Reply Person using TTY Relay Talks to Person on Phone Reads Reply Person on phone Hears person speak Speaks Reply

Ways TTY is used: TTY to TTY Person using TTY Types to person on TTY Reads Reply Person using TTY Reads Typing Types Reply

VCO phone can be used as standard telephone

Time is important! Missing an alarm is frustrating.

Vibrating alarm clock awakens sound sleepers

Place under pillow and clip to pillow case

Battery operated; it is easy to set

A vibrating watch works like the clock

Multi alert systems are All-In-One units

High power strobe flashes 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 They’re anxious to Help! Hearing Technology Resource Specialist