|
|
Hearing Impaired Phones
Help Millions Communicate
by: Chris Robertson
We live in a society that is more dependent upon communication
technology than at any other time in human history. And, with one out of
ten people living with a hearing loss, it's critically important to
ensure that technology is readily adaptable to people who have mild to
severe hearing loss.
Thankfully, there are a number of hearing impaired phones on the market
that are designed to keep everyone in the communication loop. A wide
range of amplified phones is available, including both corded phones and
cordless phones. If you are interested in buying hearing impaired
phones, here are some brands and models to consider:
GE: If you, a coworker, or a loved one suffers from moderate to
severe hearing loss and also has vision problems, GE's big button
amplified phones may be the answer. The phones have graphic equalizers
that can customize the phone for a person's hearing loss, and have
ringer amplification up to 90dB and a handset boost up to 40dB. The
amplified base speakerphone works like a charm, and an enhanced visual
ringer and vibrating alert ensures that no calls are missed.
For users with mild hearing loss, GE offers a wonderful cordless audio
boost phone. Its oversized ear seal helps hearing capability, and the
hearing aid-compatible phone provides a 20dB gain. In addition, its
backlit keypad, large buttons, and large LCD display are invaluable to
those who are also sight-impaired.
Clarity: Clarity's line of corded phones are known for amplifying
only the sounds the listener wants to hear while reducing irrelevant and
unwanted background noise. With an audio output jack that can be
connected to a headset, a neck loop, or a cochlear implant, the phones
can amplify an incoming voice for a 60dB gain. Plus, they're fully
compatible with hearing aids.
ClearSounds: ClearSounds offers hearing impaired cordless phones
that are perfect for people who need the versatility and mobility that
cordless phones offer. With amplification up to 50dB, the phones have
tone controls that affect both low and high frequencies. With a
vibrating alert in the handset and a loud ringer in both the base and
the handset, calls won't be missed.
Ameriphone: Ameriphone offers a variety of amplified corded
phones that both increase volume and make words clearer and easier to
understand. Slide control gives the moderately hearing impaired user the
ability to adjust the tone range, while large, backlit buttons make it
easy for those with impaired vision to dial.
Of course, corded phones and cordless phones are only one type of
technology that can assist those with hearing impairments. TTY/TDD
phones are vital for some people, while warning devices like smoke
detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and weather alert radios can save
lives. Similarly, knock sensors, light alerts, and bed shakers can make
the lives of those with hearing impairments easier.
Hearing impaired phones are made by a variety of manufacturers and have
myriad features. In order to find the right phone to fit your needs,
shop with a reputable online store that has sales associates who are
both knowledgeable and who are eager to help.
About The Author
Chris Robertson is a published author of Majon International. Majon
International is one of the worlds MOST popular internet marketing and
internet advertising companies on the web. Visit their main business
resource web site at:
http://www.majon.com.
To learn more about subjects like Hearing Impaired Phones please visit
the web site at:
http://www.thephoneresource.com.
For more information and informative related articles and links about
this subject matter and content, please visit Majon's Communications
directory:
http://www.majon.com/directory/Communications. |
|
|
