Toolkit Idea Topic 8-Telephone Devices

Hi Everyone. This is the 8th of 27 Idea Topics
listed on three sheets of paper called:
"A Toolkit of Ideas for People With A Hearing Loss"
Sheet 1 Introduction Ideas 4 topics
Sheet 2 Toolkit Ideas 18 topics
Shhet 3 Closing Ideas 5 topics
Prior topics can be seen on googlw website:


8 Telephone Devices:most new base type telephones
have two volume adjustments : an adjustable lever
at the side and a button on top od the phone for
additiobnal volume. The button on top must be
pressed for each call.

1 Amplified Phones:Older phones can be amplified in
the following ways:
a Built-in amplifier: You can replace the standard
handset with one that has an adjustable wheel volume
control built into it. Be sure ir will work with the
brand & model of the telephone.
b Portable adjustable battery amplifier that slips
over the handset earpiece. Useful when traveling or
using a pay phone.
c In-line amplifier connected between the base of the
phone and the handset to adjust volume as needed.

2 Telephone Answering Machine: The 5.8 Hz cordless telphone/answering system with caller ID is very
helpful for some people with a hearing loss. It
provides adjusting volume on the top with a button
for both voice and recorded annoucements. The portable
phone(s) also have a volume adjustment on the side of
the phone.

3 Caller ID: Telephone companies offer Caller ID whch
lets you see the name & number of the incoming call
before you answer the phone. Helps with initial
embarressment of not getting the caller's name.

4 T-switch/Telecoil: An induction pick-up coil reduces
the sound of bckground noise & makes ir easier to
concentrate on the conversation. The t-switch must be
operated to make it active.

5 Captel: A special captioned telephone with a small
screen that allows you to see what someone is saying
as well as hear the message. People calling you must
dial a special 10 digit number to activate the
captioning and then dial your number. This can be
avoided by ordering two line captel service. You
must pay for the second line from your local
phone company.Veterans can get a FREE Captel phone.

Let's discuss & exchange experiences with these
and other telephone devices that you found useful.

Paul of New Jersey