Podcast: Play in new window | Download Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! We originally talked about the Pocketalker Ultra Personal Amplifier way back in 2016. Since then, Williams […]
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WinBridge WB003 Voice Amplifier
WinBridge WB003 Voice Amplifier: You’ve probably seen people using a voice amplifier when they’re giving a tour, teaching a course, or speaking at a special event. However, did you know a voice amplifier, such as the WinBridge WB003 can also be a vital piece of assistive technology? Individuals with certain conditions, such as muscular dystrophy, may not […]
Pocketalker Ultra Personal Amplifier
Everyday conversations, listening to the radio or TV, and more, can be rather challenging (if not impossible) for individuals who are hard-of-hearing. Williams Sound has developed the Pocketalker Ultra Amplifier System which amplifies sounds closest to the listener while reducing background noise. You may be thinking, “This sounds an awful lot like a hearing aid.” […]
AbleNet Audable Personal Amplifier
The AbleNet Audable Personal Amplifier not only amplifies sounds to your ears but also filters background noise to bring you a clear and crisp sound in a multitude of situations. This assistive technology takes a different approach than other amplifier — instead of simply increasing the volume or asking your companion to speak up, Audable […]