Assistive Technology for

HearingLow Tech Assistive Device• The simplest method of communicating • Pen and paper

Assistive Technology for

HearingComputer Assistive Devices• Portable Word Processor

• Similar concept to Pen and Paper, only on a computer

• Computer aid Note Taking• Generates a written transcript that individual can read

• Flash Alert Signals• Ideal for incoming e-mails, incorrect spelling, weather warnings, appointments/agenda

Assistive Technology for

HearingNotification Devices• Devices that will alert the individual by visual or vibration• Alarm Clocks, Smoke Alarms (give off strong scents), Telephone, Door Bell lights, motion detectors.

•TTY/TTD with and with out delay• TTY – Teletypewriter for the deaf (consists of a keyboard)• TTD – Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (use of electrical signals that are converted into letters)• Both use flashing lights or vibrating wrist bands

Assistive Technology for

HearingVisual Captioning•Closed Captioning• Programming on televisions that allow a deaf or hard of hearing individual to read the dialog of a broadcast.

•Real Time Caption • Similar to Closed Captioning but applied to real life. As a person speaks it is displayed on a monitor, screen or laptop.

Assistive Technology for

HearingDevices for the Hard of Hearing• Personal Amplification System (hearing aids)

• Tiny electronic that is battery operated• Receives sounds though a microphone that converts into sound waves• Individualized

•Phone Amplifier• Straps to standard, cordless, cellular and pay phones.• Amplifies the sounds from the ear piece of telephones

Assistive Technology for

HearingDevices for the Hard of Hearing Continued• FM or Loop System

• Sound waves are transmitted via FM radio waves• Individual wears an FM receiver

• Infrared System • For individuals who can hear speech but can not understand the words• Use of Wireless headphones• The headphones pick up quieter words and amplifies them above back ground noise (adjustable for individual’s need)