It’s one thing to have an alarm system that scares intruders, but it’s another if you still don’t know what’s happening around you when the alarm goes off. Many security alarm systems are not accessible to people with hearing loss. If you can’t hear above 70 decibels, no audio alarm system will operate best for […]
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Over 200 million emergency calls are made every year. Not everyone has the tools to call 911, 999, or 000, depending on where you are. What would you do if you needed to call for emergency services? Very rarely would your doctor or audiologist sit you down to tell you what you need to do
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Audio notifications are the perfect solution designed for people with hearing abilities. It gives them complete access to an emergency event without any issues as long as they are present near the building. However, if you have hearing loss, mainstream fire and smoke alarms are a complete fail. What if you slept at night or
It was supposed to be a typical night. I found myself ready to go to bed early. Again, I followed my usual routine. I brushed my teeth, took my hearing aids out, and headed to bed. But I had no idea what could happen during the late night hours. But before I tell you what
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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
