Communication technology

This phone from Geemarc has a built in amplifier and inductive coupler.

The incoming speech can be amplified by up to 20dB. There is a tone control, which is useful to better match individuals hearing loss. Other features on this phone include outgoing speech volume control, adjustable ringer level and tone and a visual ringer indicator.

This telephone may be borrowed for one month.

Detailed information on this product is available from Geemarc Telecom:

This phone has a built in amplifier and inductive coupler.

The incoming speech can be amplified by up to 20dB. There is a tone control, which is useful to better match individuals hearing loss. Other features on this phone include outgoing speech volume control, adjustable ringer level and tone and a visual ringer indicator.

This telephone may be borrowed for one month.

Detailed information on this product is available from Geemarc Telecom:

This phone has a built in amplifier and inductive coupler.

It has similar features to the CL1100 with the addition of a hands-free speaker phone, caller display and an additional volume boost button. There is also the option to connect a bone conduction hand set.

This telephone may be borrowed for one month.

Detailed information on this product is available from Geemarc Telecom:

The Uniphone is a versatile phone that can be used by all members of the family.

It is a combined textphone and telephone that has a built in inductive coupler and amplifier. It has an adjustable ringer and an indicator light for incoming calls.

This telephone can be borrowed for one month.

Detailed information on this product is available from Teletec International Limited:

The RNID ScreenPhone is ideal for people who want to use their voice during a phone call but cannot hear the incoming speech well enough even with an amplified phone.

You speak your part of the conversation and read the other person's reply as text on the screen. Calls must be routed via RNID Typetalk in order for the text to be displayed.
 
The RNID Screenphone may be borrowed for one month

Detailed information on this product is available from RNID:

The Logitech Quickcam is a good quality webcam which is ideal to use with instant messaging applications. Using a webcam is great for visual communication.

Various factors will affect the speed of the connection however some people find that sign communication with a webcam is possible.

You should be aware of the important safety issues for children using the internet. Some useful guides are available at these websites:

• www.parentscentre.gov.uk
• www.kidsmart.org.uk
  

The Logitech Quickcam Fusion may be borrowed for one month.

Detailed information on this product is available from Logitech:

This phone is designed for people who have either a temporary or permanent conductive deafness.

The Panasonic bone conduction handset may be borrowed for one month.

Detailed information on this product is available from Connevans Ltd:

The Nokia loopset is worn around the neck and uses the T setting on the hearing aid/ implant/ bone anchored hearing aid.

This wireless Bluetooth neckloop enables you to use a bluetooth enabled mobile phone with your hearing aids when switched to the ‘T’ programme on your hearing aids/ implant or bone anchored hearing aid.

The Artone Bluetooth headset may be borrowed for one month.

Detailed information on this product is available from Connevans Ltd: