ALDs

ALD's
 

Assistive Listening Devices (ALD's)

There are many different types of Assistive Listening Devices available to help people with all degrees of hearing loss. These devices can help facilitate improved face-to-face communication, reception of electronic media, telephone reception, and reception of important warning sounds and situations.

Signaling systems

• Alarm clocks and alarm clock systems: Wake up at the right time,
  when traveling or at home.
• Light and vibration alert units: Converts acoustic signals from
  various output devices (telephone, doorbell etc.) into visible or tactile
  signals (flashing lights or a vibrating unit).
• Radio receivers: For people on the move - so that you know what's
  happening at home, no matter where you are.

  Amplifier units

• Cordless sound transmission system: Can be used with or without
  a hearing aid.
• Universal amplifier: This versatile accessory can be used to increase
  the volume of alarm clock signals or consumer electronics products.
• Ring loop system: Gives you wide-range sound amplification for TV,
  radio or headphones.
• Communication amplifier: Amplification for those who have a
  hearing impairment and don't use a hearing aid.

Telephone equipment

• Telephone amplifier: Makes speaking and listening on the telephone
  easy, wherever you are.
• Telephones with hearing aid amplifier: Specially designed for
  people who wear a hearing aid. Includes optional emergency call
  facility and visual signals.
• Text telephones: Compact and easy to operate, for mobile or
  stationary use.

Video equipment

• Subtitle decoder: For those who are completely deaf or whose
  hearing is severely impaired.

At ChEARS Hearing Center we will help you select the best system, or combination of systems, based on your own unique communication needs and lifestyle.

* ChEARS Hearing Center is also a "TV Ears" distributor