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Video Demonstrates Advantages of Assistive Listening Systems ("Hearing Loops") News

A new YouTube video demonstrates what a church service sounds like with and without assistive listening . It's a great way to show people why your facility should be looped. Here's an ATC article with more detail . (Hard of ...

Video on Assistive Listening Systems in the Classroom News

Here's a new video on how assistive listening systems can be used in the classroom . (Hard of hearing, Communication, Education, Child/Primary School, Adolescent/Transition, Volume control, audio quality, Best practices, K-12, ...

Speech Amplifiers and Artifical Larynxs Article

Some people are able to speak, but cannot project enough volume. This article talks about 2 types of speech hardware: how they work and what models are currently available. ...

Technology for People who Stutter Article

Individuals who stutter may or may not wish to have assistance with modifying their speech. For those who do, a variety of technologies are available. This article summarizes some of the latest options. ...

Hearing Aids vs. "Personal Sound Amplifiers" News

People often confuse hearing aids with the mass market amplifiers sold on TV and elsewhere. The FDA has stepped in with an informative article that will help you understand the difference. (Hard of hearing, Communication, Entertainment, ...

Phone Finder News

Phone Scoop has a new Phone Finder - in which you can plug in your preferred features and come up with a short list of phone to consider. Helpful for those looking for specific features related to hearing loss/deafness. (Low Vision, Deaf, ...

Accessible Technologies for People With Hearing Loss Article

People who are deaf or hard of hearing need access to audible information.  This may be: part of a computer interface (such as alerting tones) a movie sound track a voice ...

New Law Makes Hybrid Cars Audible to Blind Pedestrians News

President Obama has signed into law the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act , which will protect blind and other pedestrians from injury as a result of silent vehicle technology. Blind pedestrians listen to traffic to pick up cues that allow them to ...

Accessible Voting Article

The Help American Vote Act (HAVA) of 2002 mandates that people with disabilities be able to vote independently and privately. This mandate may involve machines that are either specifically designed as ...

California Program Offers Free Telecommunications Equipment News

California has a program that distributes free accessible telecommunications solutions to people with disabilities .  The products include amplifiers, TTYs A device with a keyboard and small display that sends and receives text characters, ...

1 in 20 Children Have Hearing Loss in One Ear News

According to a recent study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis , 1 in 20 children has hearing loss in one ear. "Hearing loss in one ear can stem from congenital abnormalities in the ear, head trauma or infections ...

Software and Hardware Media Players Article

Audio and video files can be played on hardware devices (such as an iPod or portable DVD player), or via software on a computer (such as Windows Media Player or Apple QuickTime). This article discusses what ...

TV Ears "Senior-Friendly" HDTV News

This 32-inch TV includes a built-in wireless transmitter and headset for better listening, an easy-to-use, color-coded remote control, and an automatic shut-off feature that engages after four hours of inactivity.   The price is $995 or higher; ...

Hearing Enhancement App News

soundAMP provides amplification and improved audio quality for Apple's iPhone/iPad/iPod touch.  Three versions are available, with different audio processing and recording features. (Hard of hearing, Mobile phones, including ...

Tips for Better Communication in Classrooms and Other Group Settings Article

Here are some ways to improve speech communication for hard of hearing people in a group situation: Reduce background noise such as fans, hallway conversations, and ...

Assistive Listening Technology Article

People who are hard of hearing may have trouble hearing a speaker in a public auditorium or meeting room, even if they use hearing aids or have cochlear implants.   Assistive listening Any device ...

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