Are you annoyed that you get startled or jumpy easily, worried about your child wandering at night or a family member’s safety? We sometimes must watch for things to avoid dangers or be attentive to our surroundings. It could be keeping a watchful eye on your child or adult with dementia. You turn your back […]
Early-Warning Notifications: Alerting Devices for Hard of Hearing Read More »
If you’re deaf or hard of hearing, missing a critical alert—like a fire alarm or a baby’s cry—isn’t just annoying; it’s scary & dangerous. The right vibrating smartwatch can bridge that gap, turning audio alarms into unmissable vibrating cues. After scouring feedback from the deaf community, the Apple Watch Series 8 (for iPhone lovers) and Pavlov (for deep sleepers)
Vibrating Smart Watches for Deaf: Top Picks for Reliable Alerts & Custom Haptics Read More »
When your hearing limits you from using legacy doorbells, fire alarm systems and other sounds calling for your attention, alerting systems, also known as alerting devices for the deaf and hard of hearing, will be important. Living in convenience and comfort is your right. The constant anxiety of not knowing, paying attention, or double-checking all
Be aware – Alerting devices for the deaf or hard of hearing that make sense Read More »
If you’re deaf and hard of hearing, you are probably using or looking into a visual alerting device to help you be aware of things calling for your attention. But, unfortunately, in a world where sounds are used for communication, you often can’t respond in time, making life problematic and difficult and making you feel
3 Types of Visual Alerting Devices for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Read More »
Vibrating pagers can be misunderstood for something else. At least, this is what happened to me. I showed a friend my new place a couple of years ago. I lived in a high-rise apartment in a cozy space made ideally for one single person. Every woman loves a good walk-in closet, and I had one.
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Let’s cut to the chase: Free equipment like captioned phones, vibrating smoke alarms, and even hearing aids do exist if you’re deaf or hard of hearing—but you need to know where to look. In this guide, we’ll break down government-funded programs in the U.S., UK, Canada, and Australia that offer zero-cost essential tools. Spoiler: Some of these
