This signals class changes at a Deaf residential school.
What are flashing lights?
100
I am Deaf and could use this movement device to wake me up in the morning.
What is a vibrating alarm?
100
This device provides strictly amplification.
What is a hearing aid?
200
This can help all students and can be rather diverse in form.
What is a visual aid?
200
The teacher wears a microphone and the amplification is directed to only a few students' hearing aids.
What is an FM system?
200
I want to call my friend who is Deaf. What would be the most efficient device for use to have a private conversation?
What is a video phone?
200
This device provides amplification and new access to sound via electrodes in the ear.
What is a cochlear implant?
300
A third party is involved in this communication service.
What is a relay system?
300
I have a hearing aid but still need assistance to process speech in a lecture. What device could I use to help with note taking?
What is a speech to text device?
300
Text accompanies a visual output. This can be in many settings and is now pretty standard on most technologies.
What is closed captioning?
300
These are more expensive devices that require programming and a trial period for acclamation.
What are hearing aids and cochlear implants?
400
I am Deaf, do not use any hearing device, and plan on attending a voiced lecture. What can I request so that I can easily understand the lecture?
What is an interpreter?
400
I am Deaf and working with other hearing students for a group project. I use this assistive technology to help ease communication when establishing meeting times and during the meetings.
What is texting?
400
I want to set my house up to alert me when the doorbell rings, when the phone rings, and when fire alarm. What device would help me coordinate these sounds?
What are flashing lights?
400
Anything that aids communication for Deaf and hard of hearing individuals.