From the CODI Archives:
Other Useful Information:
- Bloch Touch Psychotherapy is the application of the principles of existential/person-centred psychotherapy through the modality of touch. This may be of particular benefit to people with hearing and other communication disabilities. There is also a website for professional therapists at Bloch Healing: Principles and Practice.
- CART - This stands for "Communication Access Real-Time Translation" and is similar to the captioning you see on tv, except it's used in situations like lectures, church services, and conferences. As CART transcriptionists are highly trained and use specialized equipment, CART services can be very expensive, averaging about $100 per hour.
- Cued language
Network of America (CLNA) -- supports consumers, families and
professionals who use cued languages. Cued Speech information, products,
materials and services for those who cue.
- DailyCues.com -- Comprehensive Cued Speech resources with information, materials, links, as well as exercise and advice to prepare for the CLTNCE and CAECS-E.
- Deaf Journal
- Deafness/HOH
from the Mining Company
- Hearing Device Manufacturers for reps
- Interpreter
Mirror -- an adjustable non-reversing mirror which allows sign
language interpreters for the deaf to correctly see information displayed
behind them without turning around. The benefits are: less strain
on the interpreter (pain relief), more accurate interpretation for
the deaf consumers, and less interruptions for the presenters.
- NIDCD:
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
- PAH,MD:
Promoting Awareness in Healthcare, Medical and Deaf
Assistive Technology
Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs)
- Harris
Communications -- Assistive devices for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
individuals.
- Hearmore.com -- Products for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Seniors -- Offers products to help the hearing impaired. Find amplified phones, TTY, TDD, alert systems, amplification devices, vibrators, door sensors, watches, books, and videos.
- Cordless Phones -- Large selection of amplified phones, hearing air compatible phones, boosters and amplifiers, TTY/TDD devices for the deaf.
- CordlessWorkz - Amplified phones and assistive devices for the hearing impaired
- HITEC -- assistive
communication products
- Ultratec
- Closed Captioning
Web
- Devices
for Persons with Hearing Impairments
Telecommunications
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