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Tools for Persons who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

 

Assistive technology can also help those who are hard of hearing or deaf. People with hearing loss can become more independent with listening devices. These may include hearing aids, amplifiers, alarm systems, and telephone modifications.

 

Infinitec
Infinitec has a complete resource guide for persons who are deaf or have some hearing loss. On their site you will learn about

  • Telecommunications, TTY and Adaptive Telephones
  • Assistive Listening Devices
  • Alerting Devices
  • Siren Detectors for Cars
  • Closed/Open Captioning
  • Organizations and Publications
  • Legislation
  • Home Modifications American

Speech-Language Hearing Association
This site contains information about assistive listening devices. They also provide a list of companies that specialize in devices for those who are deaf or hard of hearing.

 

The Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center of Gallaudet University
If you know you have a hearing loss or you suspect you have a hearing loss there are many resources to help you. Go to this website to learn about hearing devices. You can also find information on how to choose a listening device.

 

Hearing Aids and Other Assistive Devices: Where to Get Assistance
This site provides information to help you locate adaptive equipment for hearing loss.

 

What to Expect from a Hearing Aid
Many people do not know what to expect from a hearing aid. This site provides information to prepare you for using hearing aids properly. It discusses how the device fits in the ear and with how it should sound.

 

The Depaul University American Sign Language Project
Communication can be difficult between individuals who can hear and those who are deaf. American Sign Language (ASL) is the language used by the deaf in North America. DePaul University has launched an ASL project. It is an English to ASL translator. Go to their site for more information on ASL and the project.

 

 
 

  

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