{"id":4908,"date":"2015-01-16T11:00:40","date_gmt":"2015-01-16T16:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/?p=4908"},"modified":"2015-09-18T10:17:05","modified_gmt":"2015-09-18T14:17:05","slug":"hard-of-hearing-devices-improve-everyday-living","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/hard-of-hearing-devices-improve-everyday-living\/","title":{"rendered":"Hard of Hearing Devices Improve Everyday Living"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Communicating is one of the biggest challenges for the more than 21 million Americans who are hard of hearing or deaf, but fortunately there are all kinds of devices and systems available today to help the hearing impaired. This article focuses on two categories of devices designed to make daily living easier for the hard of hearing &#8212; <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-297-amplified-telephones.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-297-amplified-telephones.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">amplified phones<\/a> <\/strong>and <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-298-notification-systems-signalers.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-298-notification-systems-signalers.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">alerting \/ notification systems<\/a><\/strong>.<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-291-independent-living-aids.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-291-independent-living-aids.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-4911\" title=\"Hard of Hearing Devices Improve Everyday Living\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/design_for_elderly_at_telekom.jpeg\" alt=\"Amplified phones for the home\" width=\"326\" height=\"273\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>Amplified Phones for the Home<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>Talking on the household phone can be extremely frustrating for people with hearing loss. Today\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s wide selection of\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-297-amplified-telephones.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-297-amplified-telephones.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">amplified phones for the hearing impaired<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0offer a variety of features that address just about every need, including large keypads, adjustable volume and tone, extra loud ringers and hearing aid compatibility.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Use this checklist to pick the phone that best fits your needs:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\">1) Amplification Level<\/span> \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 <\/strong>Phones for the hard of hearing have\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0three levels of amplification. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Select the one that boosts volume adequately for you.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-297-amplified-telephones.aspx#Ve167|');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-297-amplified-telephones.aspx#Ve167|\" target=\"_blank\">Mild Hearing Loss (20 \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 30dB)<\/a><\/em><\/strong><em>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 For listeners who strain to hear phone conversations and find that they are missing words.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><em><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-297-amplified-telephones.aspx#Ve168|');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-297-amplified-telephones.aspx#Ve168|\" target=\"_blank\">Moderate Hearing Loss (30 \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 45dB)<\/a><\/em><\/strong><em>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 For listeners who find that they frequently ask the other party to repeat themselves.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><em><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-297-amplified-telephones.aspx#Ve169|');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-297-amplified-telephones.aspx#Ve169|\" target=\"_blank\">Severe Hearing Loss (50 \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 60 dB)<\/a><\/em><\/strong><em>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 For listeners who have so much difficulty hearing phone conversations, they often avoid using the phone.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\">2) Portability<\/span> &#8212; <\/strong>Consider the user\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s mobility and lifestyle when choosing between a <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/t-Corded_Phone_Comparison.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/t-Corded_Phone_Comparison.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">corded<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/t-Cordless_Phone_Comparison.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/t-Cordless_Phone_Comparison.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">cordless<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8270-fortissimo-extra-loud-remote-controlled-speakerphone.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8270-fortissimo-extra-loud-remote-controlled-speakerphone.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">hands-free phone<\/a><\/strong>, as well as where the phone will be located in the home.<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8499-amplicom-powertel-7-series-amplified-corded-telephone-w-integrated-answering-machine.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8499-amplicom-powertel-7-series-amplified-corded-telephone-w-integrated-answering-machine.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"The Amplicom PowerTel 7 Series has a corded base and supports up to four cordless handsets.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/product\/medium\/8499_4_.jpg\" alt=\"Amplicom PowerTel 7 Series Amplified Corded Telephone w\/ Integrated Answering Machine\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Corded amplified phones<\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0have a large base that is bulkier than a cordless phone but typically offer a large, easy-to-read keypad as well as a bigger caller ID and phone number display.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Many corded models, like the <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7154-geemarc-ampli455-amplified-phone-with-answering-machine.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7154-geemarc-ampli455-amplified-phone-with-answering-machine.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Geemarc AMPLI455 Amplified Telephone<\/a>,\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong>have other built-in features like an answering machine and speakerphone.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cordless amplified phones<\/strong> appeal to people who like to walk around while they talk. Some amplified phone systems like the <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8499-amplicom-powertel-7-series-amplified-corded-telephone-w-integrated-answering-machine.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8499-amplicom-powertel-7-series-amplified-corded-telephone-w-integrated-answering-machine.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Amplicom PowerTel 7 Series<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0have a corded base that is \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cexpandable\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d so you can have up to four additional <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8538-amplicom-powertel-701-additional-dect-60-amplified-cordless-handset-for-the-powertel-7-se.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8538-amplicom-powertel-701-additional-dect-60-amplified-cordless-handset-for-the-powertel-7-se.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>PowerTel 701\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0cordless phones<\/strong><\/a> in other rooms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hands-free phones<\/strong> are ideal for people with limited mobility or some degree of paralysis. For example, the extra loud remote-controlled <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8270-fortissimo-extra-loud-remote-controlled-speakerphone.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8270-fortissimo-extra-loud-remote-controlled-speakerphone.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Fortissimo by Clarity<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0features a voice-activated speakerphone\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0and optional accessories for hands-free control.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\">3) Hearing Aid Compatibility<\/span> &#8212;<\/strong> Most amplified phones for the hard of hearing are <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-297-amplified-telephones.aspx#Ve194|');\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-297-amplified-telephones.aspx#Ve194|\" target=\"_blank\">hearing aid compatible<\/a>, but many newer cordless amplified phones, like those made by <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/m-555-clarity.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/m-555-clarity.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Clarity<\/a>,<\/strong> are also\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.hearingloss.org\/sites\/default\/files\/docs\/TIAnewsrelease1-7-08.pdf');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.hearingloss.org\/sites\/default\/files\/docs\/TIAnewsrelease1-7-08.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">TIA-1083 compliant<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0(a performance standard that greatly reduces the interference or audible \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cbuzz\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0that hearing aid wearers often experienced when using a cordless phone).<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>4) Other Handy Features<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8273-clearsounds-iconnect-a1600bt-amplified-bluetooth-freedom-phone.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8273-clearsounds-iconnect-a1600bt-amplified-bluetooth-freedom-phone.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"Answer cell phone calls through the ClearSounds iConnect Amplified Bluetooth Freedom Phone.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/8273.jpg\" alt=\"ClearSounds iConnect A1600BT Amplified Bluetooth Freedom Phone\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a>Visual Aides<\/strong> \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 For users with <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-297-amplified-telephones.aspx#Ve237|');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-297-amplified-telephones.aspx#Ve237|\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>vision loss<\/strong><\/a>, there are amplified phones with <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8368-clarity-d704-dect-60-amplified-cordless-phone.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8368-clarity-d704-dect-60-amplified-cordless-phone.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>bright visual ringers<\/strong><\/a>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0to signal incoming calls. Some models have <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8604-clearsounds-csc1000-amplified-phone.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8604-clearsounds-csc1000-amplified-phone.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">extra large, back-lit keypads<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0and\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7153-geemarc-bdp400-talking-telephone-w-large-lcd-display.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7153-geemarc-bdp400-talking-telephone-w-large-lcd-display.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">large\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0LCD displays<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0to make dialing easier.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Photo Address Book<\/strong> &#8212; Some amplified phones have speed dial buttons that you can <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8570-clarity-photo-phone-p300-amplified-phone.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8570-clarity-photo-phone-p300-amplified-phone.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">customize with photos<\/a><\/strong> of family and friends.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bluetooth Connection &#8212; <\/strong>Wirelessly connect your cell phone to your amplified phone <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8273-clearsounds-iconnect-a1600bt-amplified-bluetooth-freedom-phone.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8273-clearsounds-iconnect-a1600bt-amplified-bluetooth-freedom-phone.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">via Bluetooth<\/a><\/strong>. This is a good feature for homes without a landline connection or for use in a nursing or assisted living facility.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vibrating Wristshaker<\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Acts as a\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7201-amplicom-powertel-601-wireless-dect-60-wrist-shaker-for-powertel-series.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7201-amplicom-powertel-601-wireless-dect-60-wrist-shaker-for-powertel-series.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">phone ring alert or remote answering device<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Multiple User Settings<\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 Automatically adjusts volume and tone settings for each user in the household; available only in the Amplicom\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8049-amplicom-powertel-720-assure-amplified-cordless-phone-with-answering-machine.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8049-amplicom-powertel-720-assure-amplified-cordless-phone-with-answering-machine.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">PowerTel 7 Series<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Emergency Dialer<\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7146-geemarc-ampli600-amplified-emergency-connect-phone-w-two-transmitters.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7146-geemarc-ampli600-amplified-emergency-connect-phone-w-two-transmitters.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Dials preprogrammed emergency contacts<\/a><\/strong> when the emergency button is pressed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>Alerting \/ Notification Systems<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to missing out on all or parts of conversations, people with hearing loss often discover that they\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2re simply not hearing important everyday sounds like telephones, doorbells and alarm clocks. Fortunately, there are many <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-298-notification-systems-signalers.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-298-notification-systems-signalers.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">notification systems and signalers<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0designed to help people with hearing loss live and function normally at home or when traveling, including these popular alerting systems:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>Visual Doorbell Alerts<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Strobe and Sound Signaler &#8212;<\/strong> The\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8498-nutone-door-strobe-signaler-with-doorbell-transmitter.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8498-nutone-door-strobe-signaler-with-doorbell-transmitter.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Nutone Wireless Doorbell<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0notifies users when someone is at the door using both a flashing strobe signaler and audible chime.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Plugs into any wall outlet and has a range of up to 100 feet.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flashing Lamp Signaler<\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 The\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7164-sonic-alert-uss360-universal-sound-signalertransmitter.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7164-sonic-alert-uss360-universal-sound-signalertransmitter.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Sonic Alert Universal Sound Signaler<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0flashes the lamp of your choice to alert for ringing doorbells, telephones, kitchen timer, babies crying, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>Telephone Alerts<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8357-dreamzon-dreamzon-lighton-mobile-phone-signaler.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8357-dreamzon-dreamzon-lighton-mobile-phone-signaler.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"The DreamZon LightOn cradle flashes when there is an incoming call or text message.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/8357.jpg\" alt=\"DreamZon DREAMZON LightOn Mobile Phone Signaler\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a>Landline Phone Signaler<\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 The\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8495-telstrobe-telephone-ring-signaler-with-power-supply.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8495-telstrobe-telephone-ring-signaler-with-power-supply.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Telestrobe Telephone Ring Signaler<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0flashes a bright strobe light when a landline telephone rings.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 The\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7904-dakota-alert-tr-95-telephone-signaler.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7904-dakota-alert-tr-95-telephone-signaler.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Dakota Alert Telephone Signaler<\/a><\/strong> flashes a bright LED light and sounds an extra loud ringer (up to 95 dB).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mobile Phone Flashing Signaler<\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 The\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8357-dreamzon-dreamzon-lighton-mobile-phone-signaler.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8357-dreamzon-dreamzon-lighton-mobile-phone-signaler.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Dreamzon LightOn<\/a><\/strong> cradle holds your mobile phone and flashes a bright LED light when a new text message or call is received.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>Vibrating Alarm Clocks<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Super Loud + Bedshaker &#8212;<\/strong> The\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8439-bellman-alarm-clock-classic-vibrating-clock.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8439-bellman-alarm-clock-classic-vibrating-clock.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Bellman Vibrating Alarm Clock Classic<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0wakes hard of hearing users with a powerful bedshaker, high-intensity LED lights and a built-in audible alarm that increases in sound volume up to 100dB.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Loud + Vibrating Wristband<\/strong> \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 The <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9418-amplicom-tcl-vibe-digital-dual-alarm-clock-with-vibrating-wristband.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9418-amplicom-tcl-vibe-digital-dual-alarm-clock-with-vibrating-wristband.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Amplicom TCL Vibe Digital Dual Alarm Clock<\/a><\/strong> features a loud audible alarm (75dB) and a silent vibrating wristband alarm that can be set for different times and can be used to waken one or two sleepers on varied schedules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alert<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7795-silent-call-sc-sk2rec-sidekick-ii-receiver-with-strobe-light.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7795-silent-call-sc-sk2rec-sidekick-ii-receiver-with-strobe-light.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"Add smoke and CO transmitters to the Sidekick II Receiver to create a fire and carbon monoxide alerting system.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/7795.jpg\" alt=\"Silent Call SC-SK2REC Sidekick II Receiver with Strobe Light\" width=\"235\" height=\"235\" \/><\/a>Strobing Light + Bedshaker \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153<\/strong> Create a fire and CO alerting system with a <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7795-silent-call-sc-sk2rec-sidekick-ii-receiver-with-strobe-light.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7795-silent-call-sc-sk2rec-sidekick-ii-receiver-with-strobe-light.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Silent Call Sidekick II Receiver with Strobe Light<\/a><\/strong> and the <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7801-silent-call-fa1004-3-fire-alarm-transmitter-wbattery-contact-input.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7801-silent-call-fa1004-3-fire-alarm-transmitter-wbattery-contact-input.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">fire alarm transmitter<\/a><\/strong> and the <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7803-silent-call-sc-cotr-carbon-monoxide-detector-with-transmitter.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-7803-silent-call-sc-cotr-carbon-monoxide-detector-with-transmitter.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">carbon monoxide transmitter<\/a><\/strong> accessories. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0If smoke or CO is detected, the distinctive LEDs light up on the receiver. For protection while sleeping, <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9424-silent-call-bed-shaker.aspx');\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9424-silent-call-bed-shaker.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">add a bedshaker<\/a> to receive vibrating alerts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>More Help for the Hearing Impaired<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>An <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-297-amplified-telephones.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-297-amplified-telephones.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">amplified phone<\/a><\/strong> for the home and one or more of these <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-298-notification-systems-signalers.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-298-notification-systems-signalers.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">alerting \/ notification systems<\/a><\/strong> can greatly improve everyday life for someone with hearing loss. There are many other devices and systems available to help hard of hearing people adapt to their environment, including <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-337-hearing-impairment-aids.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-337-hearing-impairment-aids.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">TV listening systems<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-299-personal-amplifiers.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-299-personal-amplifiers.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">personal amplifiers<\/a><\/strong>. Oftentimes, these devices prove to be useful to other members of the household as well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Communicating is one of the biggest challenges for the more than 21 million Americans who are hard of hearing or deaf, but fortunately there are all kinds of devices and systems available today to help the hearing impaired. 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