Sorenson Communications is “the leading provider of Video Relay Service (VRS) for the Deaf”. They offer a myriad of products for individuals who are deaf such as the ntouch® VP videophone and app, Buzz apps, and more. The company’s mission is to provide the “highest quality communication products and services” to individuals who are deaf […]
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Olive: Next-Generation Hearing Aid
“There are two problems with hearing impairments: the price and social perception of hearing aids,” according to developers at the Olive Union. Their solution? The Olive, which is an affordable, sleek alternative to these traditional hearing aids. Traditional hearing aids can cost more than $4,000 and look like medical devices. The Olive is the next […]
10 accessible gift ideas for individuals who are deaf-blind
At the INDATA Project, we aim to cover a variety of products for individuals of all abilities. While we’ve covered gift ideas for those who are blind, hard of hearing, and more, we’ve yet to offer a list for those who are deaf-blind. LS&S offers a smorgasbord of products for those with vision and hearing impairments. […]
WEAR: Revolutionary Assistive Listening Device (ALD)
For many individuals who are hard of hearing, conversations in loud environments can be more challenging if not impossible. While many hearing aids will increase the volume of near conversation, they’ll also increase volume of ambient noise. The Wear from ActiVocal will change this. The Wear is a Revolutionary Assistive Listening Device or ALD. More specifically, it is an assistive […]
Ava: Enjoy 24/7 accessible conversations
Many individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing often have to rely on lip reading or an interpreter to engage in conversations. This is where Ava may prove useful. Ava is an app noted to be the “first smart captioner for conversations based on machine intelligence.” In other words, it’s an app that allows users to […]
Toys for Auditory Development: 2016 Holiday Gift Guide for Children with Special Needs: Part 1
After an autumn filled with war days, the winter chill has finally descended upon us with a fury. As we rummage the boots out of the basements and tune up the snow thrower, that also means it’s a good time to get an early jump on Christmas shopping! Once again we’re here to help with […]