There are 50 million people worldwide with some form of deafness. Right now, the only available technology to help these individuals is the cochlear implant, which is an invasive procedure that costs about $40,000. The challenge behind this procedure is that it doesn’t always work for everybody. For instance, if an individual is born deaf and […]
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RogerVoice engages the world with the hard-of-hearing
“For most people, technology makes things easier. For people with disabilities, technology makes things possible.” – Mary Pat Radabaugh Technology offers countless possibilities and opens doors many never even knew were closed. Throughout the past several decades, advancements in technology have proven beneficial to the human race–both those with or without disabilities. With technology, individuals who […]
Website Accessibility
By Laura Medcalf There are many services readily available at your fingertips to make your online experience with websites and social media more accessible. For this post, I will provide an overview of multiple resources: NoSquint is available as an add-on for the Mozilla Firefox browser and allows users to adjust the text-only and/or full-page […]
TCL 200 Digital Alarm Clock with Wireless Vibrating Pad
The Amplicom TCL 200 alarm clock provides sleepers freedom from wires with the first amplified alarm clock to come with a wireless notification vibration pad. This assistive technology device is useful for people who may be Deaf or have hearing impairments. Hear the time and date in 5 selectable languages for those who have low […]
Clarity AlertMaster Visual Alert System
Stay connected with others as the AlertMaster™ AL10™ system visually alerts you of visitors to your home, telephone calls, activity of babies and young children, and alarm clock functions. This wireless alert system is an ideal solution for those with moderate to severe hearing loss. It’s easy to use and easy to see. Large, brightly […]
Interpretype Deaf Communication
Interpretype®, also known as an ITY™, is an interactive communication system that provides a means of communicating without using speech. Simply type messages back and forth with individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or non-verbal for a user-freindly, deaf-friendly alternative to sign language. Interpretype consists of a pre-programmed laptop style computer device which has […]