HEARING related

Sound Blaster (Various Models)

A medium-sized, rectangular, and dark grey device with an input port and a round menu dial.

A USB sound card that amplifies the sound quality of a laptop, computer, or other devices, which may be useful for individuals with hearing disabilities

Sorenson Video Center

Screenshot of a mobile app displaying a yellow and black interface with a contact's name and phone number, followed by a menu list of options, including "Reply by SIPRelay," "Copy Phone Number," and "Reply by Mail."

Offers special TV programming created specifically for the Deaf, all in American Sign Language (ASL).

Ntouch (Various Editions)

A video telephony program designed for use by people who are deaf or hard of hearing and use sign language to communicate.

MyTTY 3.0

Text telephone (TT) emulation program for the computer designed for use by individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Hearing Aid App

A screenshot of an iOS device displaying a sound equalizer. There are three separate slides, labeled "Low," "Mid," and "High." There are also various menu buttons shown at the top of the screen.

Sound amplification app for iOS, designed for individuals who have difficulty hearing.

Awareness! App

An orange rectangular icon with a white headphone graphic.

Allows users wearing headphones the ability to also hear what is happening around them.

Big-button Loud 50+Db Talking Cid Cordless Phone W/ Slow-playback Answering Machine

A cordless handset with large buttons, resting in a cradle connected to a large base with various menu buttons for an answering machine. The handset is silver and the base is black.

Large-button telephone and amplified answering machine with slow playback that features a hearing aid compatible amplified answering machine designed for use by individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Telephone Amplifier (Generic)

Connects to standard telephones and makes the ring and phone call volume extra loud.

BBC iPlayer Radio

Screenshot of radio program selection screen, with a scrolling list of stations on the left and a clickable list of programs on the right.

Free software that enables blind and visually-impaired people to play BBC Radio programs from the last 30 days that they make available through the iPlayer website.

Pasco

Black and white drawing of an ear with sound waves coming in and sound lines on the right side of the ear.

Open-source alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) application that allows individuals with a visual and physical difficulty who require auditory scanning to communicate.

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