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Tag Archives: fm system
SoundAmp vs Smartlink
So, a Smartlink FM system costs $1000, then you have to get a receiver to attach to a hearing aid for about $1000 as well. Those plus a $3000 hearing aid adds up to a large chunk of change. Good news, there’s an app for that. On the iPhone, there’s an app called SoundAmp that [...]
Accessibility 2.0, Assistive Technology
Also tagged hearing aid, hearing loss, iPhone, phonak, smartlink, soundamp, t-coil
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List of Classroom Technologies for the Disabled
School is starting up, and the heat is settling down, finally. I was given a link that includes a list of 25 technologies for people who are learning disabled. Here it is: http://www.bestcollegesonline.com/blog/2011/08/17/25-incredible-technologies-for-the-learning-disabled/ A few tidbits about this list FM Systems – They were my lifesaver in school. Since English was one of my majors, [...]
Living with the Cochlear Implant and Hearing Ear Dog
The following entry is from my friend Rosemary, also a member of the Hearing Loss Association of America who graciously shared her story about her experiences with bilateral cochlear implants and hearing ear dog. I have had a progressive hearing loss since I was a teenager…I am now 66, about to turn 67 next week. [...]
The Adventures of a Blind Skier
I’ve been skiing since I was in 6th grade. My youth group went about every year until I graduated from high school, then I got an opportunity to ski in Copper Mountain, Colorado in 2006. That was an amazing experience. After basically skiing on ice in North Carolina, it was pretty refreshing to ski on [...]
Disability.gov’s Education Resources
I strongly encourage you to check out Disability.gov’s Education Resources. It gives tips for students, parents and educators. I was particularly impressed with the Assistive Technology section. There are a variety of organizations and lists of sites that are very helpful for choosing the right equipment. When I was in high school, I didn’t really [...]
