Cell Phones: Not Just for Texting!
Many adults with progressive hearing loss have not used voice telephones in a long time and may become accustomed to using captions for phone usage. Teenagers—whether or not they have a hearing loss—use text messaging as their primary method of exchanging information with friends and family members. This course provides a hands-on review of wireless telephones from the perspective of usability by hearing impaired listeners. We address telecommunications technology, legal requirements for access features and labeling, and linkage between the personal hearing technology and the phone. Among the specific topics that are discussed and demonstrated are telecoils, use of peripherals such as Bluetooth devices, building confidence and practice strategies. Although the emphasis is on cochlear implant compatibility, much of the information will be equally relevant to hearing aid and Cochlear™ Baha® users.
This is a Recorded Course which requires either a Windows-based computer or a Mac with speakers/headphones to view. More information is available in the FAQs/Help section.
Length: 60 minutes
Cost: Free to View
Course Objectives:
- Attendees will be able to compare various methods of linkage between the telephone and the personal hearing technology.
- Attendees will be able to list legal requirements for telecommunications access as provided under federal laws and then be able to apply this knowledge during the telephone selection process.
- Attendees will be able to suggest the use of various settings on the hearing technology that may improve the auditory signal for a cochlear implant, Baha, or hearing aid user.
Course Instructor(s):
Donna Sorkin M.A. and Linda Day, Cochlear Americas
