Assistive Technology: The Key to Independence
> Background Information including the HLAA philosophy, mission and values, demographics of hearing loss and a hard of hearing identity.
> The basics of Hearing Loss covering terminology and definitions, the myths associated with hearing loss, communication responsibilities and strategies.
>Hearing Assistive Technology focused on conducting needs assessments and hands-on experience with assistive devices.
>Communication Access for Hard of Hearing People covering the ADA, new and pending legislation, and responsibilities for public awareness.
HTRS Outreach Pesentation Topics
New
Training opportunity!
Do you
have difficulty hearing on the telephone? Do you take your hearing
aid out to use the phone? There are several phones on the market today
that not only give increased volume but also allow you to change the
pitch of the incoming voice so that the words may be more clear. There
are adapters that you can carry with you to use on telephone receiver
when volume control is not available. Most hearing aids can be purchased
with a telecoil in them which enables you to use your hearing aid
with the phone and then you benefit from both the volume and pitch
range that your hearing aid provides you.
Do you avoid going to plays,
movies and other community activities because you can not hear well?
Do you turn down the opportunity to serve on a jury and decline invitations
to social events because of the same reason? There are assistive devices
that can help you to hear and participate in each of these situations!
To find
out more about hearing assistive technology, contact HLA-MI to schedule
a presentation by a trained Hearing Technology Resource Specialist
(HTR Specialists). HLA-MI has trained over 30 volunteers across the
state to educate their local communities about hearing assistive technology.
HTR Specialists use customized demonstration kits containing various
types of devices that can help you hear better in daily living situations.
If you have Microsoft powerpoint, you can download this
Hearing Assistive
Technology presentation to view.
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