Category Archives: Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Visual or Vibrating Alert Devices — AT3 Center News & Tips

Posted on June 30, 2019 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Ten gadgets to help you stay safe, on time, and informed with a hearing impairment via Visual or Vibrating Alert Devices — AT3 Center News & Tips Great list of suggested devices for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. … Continue reading →

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Live Caption — The Assistive Technology Daily

Posted on November 25, 2017 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Live Caption Live Caption Using voice recognition software, you can connect with the world again. Stay in the conversation with Live Caption. Need help understanding the waiter at your favorite restaurant? When you download this app, they can speak directly … Continue reading →

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Assistive Listening Devices For Hearing Loss People — Hearing Loss and Solution

Posted on November 25, 2017 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

For young and elderly clients, hearing may be a barrier in your OT practice. There are so many types of Assistive Listening Devices (ALD)  available today for individuals with hearing loss, it is important to be somewhat familiar and also … Continue reading →

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VEST Vibratory Vest for Hard of Hearing

Posted on March 19, 2017 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Re-blogged from The Assistive Technology Daily Blog Can sensory data be fed through unusual sensory channels? And can the brain learn to extract the meaning of such information streams? VEST vibratory vest Yes and yes. Sensory substitution is a non-invasive … Continue reading →

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Flip Writer AAC – Available Again and Free!

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Flip Writer AAC app   is a communication tool for individuals with hearing and speech disorder who benefit from text based information for the iPhone and iPad.  The app also features  high quality text to speech, providing a voice to those with a speech … Continue reading →

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sComm – Freedom Through CommunicationD

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

The UbiDuo 2 Wireless, and UbiDuo 2 Wired – the solution for face-to-face communication for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.scomm.com Do you work with deaf clients or co-workers? If your work setting is a hospital or … Continue reading →

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