Most people with hearing loss can do well with the telephone, especially if he/she has achieved a good level of satisfaction with his/her hearing aids. For those who experience difficulty, a telephone amplifier may be helpful, even for those who do not use hearing aids on a regular basis. For those who frequently must use the telephone in noisy backgrounds, a special telecoil may be on the hearing aid to electromagnetically connect your hearing aid with the telephone.
Solution: Amplified Telephones
Below are just a few of the telephones that are available to persons with hearing loss. These phones have the capability of processing the sound before it is even heard by the listener to give a clearer signal. Some models also have adjustments that allow the listener to change the volume and pitch of the speaker and the ringer.
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Ameriphone In-Line Amplifier
This is a portable device that can be added to any corded phone. Provides up to 40 dB of amplification. Adjustments for volume and tone. |
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Clarity XL-30, XL-40, XL-50
Amount of amplification varies by model. Adjustments for pitch and volume of the speaker. Bright visual ring indicator and adjustable, amplified ring. |
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Clarity C600 Cordless Phone + Caller ID
Amplifies up to 30 dB. Bright visual ring indicator in handset and base with adjustable amplified ring in the handset. |
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ClearSounds CSC50 + Caller ID
Amplifies up to 50 dB. Speakerphone with adjustable volume. Bright visual ring indicator and adjustable, amplified ring. |
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Clarity C4230 Cordless Phone + Caller ID and Answering Machine
Amplifies up to 50 dB. Speakerphone with adjustable volume in the handset and base. Digital answering machine with adjustable speed playback. Up to 3 expandable handsets. |
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