Nearly 100 years ago, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) designated May as Better Speech and Hearing Month, which is fortunate because awareness of speech and hearing impairment didn’t always include the most sophisticated approaches to assistance. From gargling with a mouthful of pebbles and employing electroshock therapy to olive oil injections in the ears and […]
Posts with the HEARING IMPAIRMENT tag
HeardThat App
In addition to a smartphone’s built-in accessibility features, apps are a great way to increase your device’s accessibility. HeardThat is a new app available for individuals with hearing impairments. Noisy environments can be daunting for individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss. According to its website, HeardThat is a “game-changing” hearing assistive smartphone app that […]
Stay Alert with SquareGlow HomeKit
The SquareGlow™ HomeKit is the all-in-one home doorbell and phone alert system. The company that created this amazing device is deaf-owned and aims to serve the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community. How does it work? Users are alerted when they have an incoming landline call, video call or visitors at the door. The device […]
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Stay Alert and Aware with the HomeAware Smartphone App Signaler
Getting out of bed isn’t easy for many people. And those people with hearing impairments have the added difficulty of not being able to hear an alarm to help them wake up. In comes the HomeAware Smartphone Signaler. The Signaler alerts you to your morning alarm. In addition, it alerts you to your mobile calls, […]
Ditto Clear Bluetooth Vibrating Cell Phone Signaler
Do you or a loved one have a hard time hearing your cell phone ring? Do you often miss emails, calls, or texts because you can’t hear it? The Ditto Clear Bluetooth Vibrating Cell Phone Signaler may be just the solution for you! The Ditto is a tiny, discreet clip that vibrates whenever you receive […]
Sonic Bomb with Super Shaker Alarm Clock
Are you in the market for a new alarm clock? Or do you have a hard time waking up in the morning? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then check out the Sonic Bomb with Super Shaker from Sonic Alert! Sonic Alert is a developer “of consumer electronics that primarily focuses on […]