Corded Amplified Telephones
Corded Amplified Telephones Comparison Chart
A telephone that is hearing aid-compatible has an
internal feature that allows the use of telephone-compatible hearing aids. FCC
rules require that phones subject to the HAC Act: (1) produce a magnetic field
of sufficient strength and quality to permit coupling with hearing aids that
contain telecoils; and (2) provide an adequate range of volume.
A telecoil is a small, tightly-wrapped piece of wire that, when activated, picks
up the voice signal from the electromagnetic field that leaks from compatible
telephones. Users of telecoil-equipped hearing aids are able to communicate
effectively over the telephone without feedback and without the amplification of
unwanted background noise.
A volume control feature permits the user to adjust the level of sound emanating
from the handset or headset receiver. It allows telephones to be used
effectively by persons with hearing aids, and by other persons with a hearing
impairment who do not use hearing aids.
Hearing loss is not a universal aspect of aging, but it
is very common among older adults and the occurrence increases with age. Ten
percent of adults 65-75 years old, and 25% of adults older than 75 years have
hearing loss.
Many people wrongly assume that hearing loss is only an
inconvenience. Hearing loss can have profound effects on quality of life
and lead to family friction, social isolation, loss of self-esteem, anger and
depression. Even mild hearing loss can lead to difficulty communicating.
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