For those who are hard-of-hearing, sometimes a little extra helps (besides hearing aids) can go a long way. Assistive listening devices, referred to as ALDs, are devices that amplify surrounding sounds, often directly into ear buds, head phones, or a personal loop that works with the hearing aids. ALDs can come as small dedicated devices […]
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The Future of Closed Captioning in Higher Education Free Webinar: Thursday, May 12th at 2pm ET Webinar Registration The Future of Closed Captioning in Higher Education With recent lawsuits, evolving legal requirements, and continuous advancements in technology, the question of closed captioning in higher education is one that is on a lot of people’s minds. […]
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Live video messaging is a thing, and it’s especially a cool thing if you happen to speak in ASL. While many of us use text-based messaging programs like Facebook Messenger or WhatsApp (cross platform messaging apps) to chat, it can be especially challenging for those whose native language is ASL but writing in English. Thus, […]
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The iHear Hearing Aid app is a $.99 app that provides sound amplification for those with hearing loss. Run the app and point the iPhone in the direction where the conversation is occurring and listen to how the app amplifies the sound through the headphones. A few things to remember: 1.) After installing, remember to […]
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Learning for Tomorrow, Inc. is a local, Baltimore organization that focuses on providing instructional classes in reading, writing, math & life skills. They provide specialized classes for adults who are deaf/hard of hearing and/or blind/low vision. Classes include assistive technology access for those with vision impairments. You can learn more about their services online or call […]
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OtoSense is a cool new android app for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. OtoSense learns the sound of the doorbell, smoke and fire alarms, telephone ringing, and lots of other audio alerts and sounds with time-sensitive information. OtoSense learns these sounds and notifies the user with flash and vibration. It can also send […]
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