Category Archives: Hearing

Hearing Aids vs PSAP

Posted on November 30, 2021 by kazr

Personal Sound Amplification Products (PSAP) are electronic devices that can amplify sound. PSAP are available over the counter without testing or fitting by audiologist. Hearing aids may cost over thousands dollars based on the hearing loss condition vs you can … Continue reading →

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TV Accessibility features

Posted on June 30, 2019 by kazr

It is not easy to engage in digital content for persons with disabilities such as finding out what is on TV or navigating the TV. Some TV broadcasting companies are trying to offer accessibility features so that these individuals can … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Translator

Posted on May 31, 2019 by kazr

Microsoft Translator is a translator app that you can run on your mobile devices or on your computer. You can exchange conversations one-on-one or work with large group interactions and perform real-time translations. To include other participant(s) you share the … Continue reading →

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Opticon Opn hearing aids

Posted on June 30, 2017 by kazr

Opticon (a Denmark-based manufacturer of hearing aids – https://www.oticon.com/) Opn hearing aids has many features compared to common hearing aids. Opticon Opn hearing aids can help someone identify where sounds are coming from or distinguish different sounds in noisy environments. … Continue reading →

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Lifetone Fire Alarm Clock

Posted on November 30, 2016 by kazr

The Lifetone HL™ (HLAC151) Bedside Fire Alarm clock with low-frequency sounder and a bed shaker alarm (optional equipment) offers multisensory alerts (audible, visual, tactile). This alarm clock placed by a bed may help alarming children, seniors, and persons with hearing … Continue reading →

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