There are so many hearing aids available for individuals with hearing impairments. If you or a loved one are in the market for a new one, check out Oticon Opn. Oticon Opn offers a new kind of hearing aid that does a lot more than help individuals hear. One of its biggest features is that it […]
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New Boogie Board eWriter: Jot 4.5
Nowadays, it seems everyone is going paperless. With the increased use of smart devices like phones and tablets, there’s hardly any need for paper! However, if you’re like me, you still want to handwrite certain things (e.g. quick notes, dates, numbers, etc.) The developers at Boogie Board have created ideal solutions. Earlier this year, I […]
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.” […]
4 Accessible Apps for Hard of Hearing
There are countless ways to interpret the term communication. In general, it is the means of connection between other people and environments. It is so essential and common, yet so often taken for granted. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing understand this all too well, as they have to find alternative means to communicate with others around them. […]
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Speaking with a New Voice
Writer: Tiffany Whisner, Coles Marketing Pick up your phone. Dial a number. Talk to someone. You listen to them talk back. Seems easy, doesn’t it? Not for everyone. For many years, a person with impaired hearing or speech had to use text telephones, also known as TTY, in order to communicate over the phone. This […]
5 Alerting Indicators for Blind and Visually Impaired
There are many forms of assistive technology that may benefit individuals who are blind or visually impaired. However, one type of assistive technology I’ve yet to discuss in depth is alerting indicators, which may benefit these individuals greatly. Maxi Aids “offers the highest quality selections of liquid level indicators, talking alarm clocks, motion sensors, toilet level indicators, […]