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Narrative

A wide array of assistive technology is available to support individuals with hearing loss, including smart home technology. There are so many options to choose from, and ARES Advocates can work with you to identify those that are compatible with your needs. In-home assessments are also available. The devices that are most frequently asked for are:

• Videophones: Devices that enable sign language users to make phone calls through a web camera, either point-to-point or with a hearing caller via a Video Relay Services interpreter that interprets between ASL/English or ASL/Spanish. (VRS is a free service commissioned by the FCC.)‍
• Captioned phones: Phones that display what the other caller says in real-time text captions. Available in English and Spanish.
• Amplified phones: Phones with adjustable controls to make incoming sounds louder, including frequency and tone control and ringers.
• TV listening devices: Portable devices that amplify sound from the television and channels it to a hearing aid or headphones
• Hearing aids: Removable devices that rest in or behind the ear, and amplifies sound
• Alerting devices: Devices that emit a loud tone, vibrate or flash when triggered, such as:
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector
  • Fire alarm
  • Baby cry
  • Doorbell/door knock
  • Wake-up alarm

Service Types

• Disability Awareness
• Driver's Education
• Equipment Loan
• Skills Training

Program Type

• Assistive Technology and Equipment
• Communication

Populations Served

• Deaf
• DeafBlind
• Hard of Hearing

Ages Served

• 14 - 18
• 19 - 22
• 23 – 59
• 60 +

Languages Spoken

• American Sign Language

Accessibility Features

• Accessible Parking
• Accessible Public Transportation
• Accessible Restrooms
• Near Public Transportation
• Services at Home
• Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

• Fees: Free Service