Monday, February 23, 2015
How to get started with Google headset
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Thursday, August 28, 2014
Internet Protocol (IP) Captioned Telephone Service | FCC.gov
Internet Protocol (IP) Captioned Telephone Service | FCC.gov
Benefits of IP Captioned Telephone Service
IP CTS allows persons with hearing loss to take advantage of
advancements in communication technologies and Internet connections at
their residences and work places to more effectively use the telephone
in their jobs. In addition, with some forms of the service, captions can
be displayed on a screen in large text, using variable fonts and
colors, thus accommodating individuals with hearing
disabilities who also have low vision.
Temporary Requirements
To ensure that IP CTS is provided efficiently to persons who need to
use this service, the Commission recently established the following
requirements on a temporary basis:
(CTS) that require the provider, at minimum, to automatically and
immediately transfer an emergency call to the appropriate 911 call
center or ensure that appropriate personnel are notified of the
emergency.
IP CTS providers must also: 1) prioritize emergency calls over
nonemergency calls; 2) communicate to the emergency personnel answering
the call the name of the TRS user, the location of the emergency, the
name of the provider, the CA’s call-back number, and the CA’s
identification number; and 3) re-establish contact between the caller
and emergency personnel if the call is disconnected.
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Benefits of IP Captioned Telephone Service
IP CTS allows persons with hearing loss to take advantage of
advancements in communication technologies and Internet connections at
their residences and work places to more effectively use the telephone
in their jobs. In addition, with some forms of the service, captions can
be displayed on a screen in large text, using variable fonts and
colors, thus accommodating individuals with hearing
disabilities who also have low vision.
Temporary Requirements
To ensure that IP CTS is provided efficiently to persons who need to
use this service, the Commission recently established the following
requirements on a temporary basis:
- IP CTS providers are prohibited from offering financial and other
rewards to consumers, charitable organizations, and audiologists and
other professionals for the referral and registration of new IP CTS
customers. - New IP CTS users must self-certify to the provider that (1) they
have a hearing loss requiring use of the service to effectively
communicate over the phone, (2) they understand that the captioning
service is provided by a live CA, and (3) they understand that the cost
of the IP CTS calls is funded by the TRS Fund. If the user obtains IP
CTS equipment for free or for less than $75, s/he must also provide
certification that s/he needs IP CTS to communicate effectively over the
phone from a third party professional. However, individuals who spend
$75 or more for their end user equipment need only provide
self-certification. - IP CTS phones must have as a default setting that the captions are
turned off, so that consumers need to turn on the captions for each
call.
Emergency Call Handling Procedures
The FCC has adopted procedures for IP captioned telephone services(CTS) that require the provider, at minimum, to automatically and
immediately transfer an emergency call to the appropriate 911 call
center or ensure that appropriate personnel are notified of the
emergency.
IP CTS providers must also: 1) prioritize emergency calls over
nonemergency calls; 2) communicate to the emergency personnel answering
the call the name of the TRS user, the location of the emergency, the
name of the provider, the CA’s call-back number, and the CA’s
identification number; and 3) re-establish contact between the caller
and emergency personnel if the call is disconnected.
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| CapTel Captioned Telephone | Now you can read captions of everything your caller says |
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Weitbrecht Communications, Inc., Captioned Telephones | Hearing Loss, Hard of Hearing, Phone Captions, WiFi
CapTel 840i Captioned Telephone | Hearing Loss, Hard of Hearing, Phone Captions, WiFi
Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service (IP CTS) is regulated and funded by the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC). Certification must be obtained through an independent third-party professional .
The independent third-party professional may be (but is not limited to) one of the following:
•
Audiologist•
Speech Pathologist•
Hearing Instrument Specialist•
Doctor or Nurse•
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Social Worker / Service Provider
Medical or Health Professional
Occupational Therapist
•
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Certificate of Hearing Loss/Order Form 012114
TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT:
The following are MANDATORY for use and operation of the Hamilton CapTel phone.
I understand the Hamilton CapTel 840i requires telephone service connectivity AND high-speed Internetconnectivity (wired or WiFi) to operate.
Yes, I have high-speed Internet and telephone service connectivity where the phone will be used.
No
APPLICANT’S ACCOUNT REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Applicant’s First Name*
Middle Initial
Last Name*
Address*
City*
State*
Zip*
Telephone Number*
E-mail*
(Only to be used for order confirmation)
Applicant’s Signature*
Applicant authorizes the below named professional to transmit this certification and the information contained herein to Hamilton CapTel.
TO BE COMPLETED BY AN INDEPENDENT THIRD-PARTY PROFESSIONAL:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
I certify that this applicant has hearing loss that necessitates the use of Captioned Telephone Service to communicate in a manner that is functionally equivalent to telephone service experienced by individuals without hearing difficulties. I further certify that I have not been offered nor provided any direct or indirect incentive (financial or otherwise) tied to this consumer’s decision to use the service.
I further certify that no joint marketing arrangement exists between myself/my organization and Hamilton CapTel, and I have not made, nor do I have the opportunity to make a profit on the sale of IP CTS equipment to consumers.
Name*
Title*
Business/Agency*
Address*
City*
State*
Zip*
Telephone Number*
E-mail*
Signature*
Date*
all fields must be completed.
http://tinyurl.com/kl78nde
Hamilton CapTel Customer Care • 1006 12th Street • Aurora, NE 68818
Hamilton CapTel Customer Care • 1006 12th Street • Aurora, NE 68818
Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service (IP CTS) is regulated and funded by the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC). Certification must be obtained through an independent third-party professional .
The independent third-party professional may be (but is not limited to) one of the following:
•
Audiologist•
Speech Pathologist•
Hearing Instrument Specialist•
Doctor or Nurse•
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Social Worker / Service Provider
Medical or Health Professional
Occupational Therapist
•
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
Certificate of Hearing Loss/Order Form 012114
TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT:
The following are MANDATORY for use and operation of the Hamilton CapTel phone.
I understand the Hamilton CapTel 840i requires telephone service connectivity AND high-speed Internetconnectivity (wired or WiFi) to operate.
Yes, I have high-speed Internet and telephone service connectivity where the phone will be used.
No
APPLICANT’S ACCOUNT REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Applicant’s First Name*
Middle Initial
Last Name*
Address*
City*
State*
Zip*
Telephone Number*
E-mail*
(Only to be used for order confirmation)
Applicant’s Signature*
Applicant authorizes the below named professional to transmit this certification and the information contained herein to Hamilton CapTel.
TO BE COMPLETED BY AN INDEPENDENT THIRD-PARTY PROFESSIONAL:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
I certify that this applicant has hearing loss that necessitates the use of Captioned Telephone Service to communicate in a manner that is functionally equivalent to telephone service experienced by individuals without hearing difficulties. I further certify that I have not been offered nor provided any direct or indirect incentive (financial or otherwise) tied to this consumer’s decision to use the service.
I further certify that no joint marketing arrangement exists between myself/my organization and Hamilton CapTel, and I have not made, nor do I have the opportunity to make a profit on the sale of IP CTS equipment to consumers.
Name*
Title*
Business/Agency*
Address*
City*
State*
Zip*
Telephone Number*
E-mail*
Signature*
Date*
all fields must be completed.
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Used Hearing Aids - Buying and Selling Used Hearing Aids
Used Hearing Aids - Buying and Selling Used Hearing Aids: Can you legally sell a used hearing aid? Or conversely, can you buy a used hearing aid when you can not afford a new one? These questions are asked frequently by About.com users just like you.
Selling Used Hearing Aids
In short, you can sell a used hearing aid, but it's not as simple as you may think.
Used or rebuilt (refurbished) hearing aids can be sold, but each aid must have packaging and a tag attached to the device itself that clearly declares the device as having been previously owned/used.
In addition, sales of used/rebuilt models are held to the same regulations as the sale of new aids. According to Title 21, Section 801.420: Hearing aid devices; professional and patient labeling of the Code of Federal Regulations, hearing aids can only be sold to those individuals who have first obtained a medical evaluation from a licensed physician. The FDA puts further requirements on this, stating that hearing aids can only be sold to people who have had a medical evaluation within the six months prior to the sale.
Selling Used Hearing Aids
In short, you can sell a used hearing aid, but it's not as simple as you may think.
Used or rebuilt (refurbished) hearing aids can be sold, but each aid must have packaging and a tag attached to the device itself that clearly declares the device as having been previously owned/used.
In addition, sales of used/rebuilt models are held to the same regulations as the sale of new aids. According to Title 21, Section 801.420: Hearing aid devices; professional and patient labeling of the Code of Federal Regulations, hearing aids can only be sold to those individuals who have first obtained a medical evaluation from a licensed physician. The FDA puts further requirements on this, stating that hearing aids can only be sold to people who have had a medical evaluation within the six months prior to the sale.
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Tek Pal - Large Button TV Remote Control
Tek Pal - Large Button TV Remote Control
Amazon protects every purchase with an A-to-Z guarantee.
Sony RM-EZ4 2-Device Universal Remote with Big Buttons
Sony RM-EZ4 2-Device Universal Remote with Big Buttons
Amazon protects every purchase with an A-to-Z guarantee.
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Senior Eye Health | Senior eye problems and Treatment
Friday, February 22nd, 2013
Common Eye Complaints and What to do About Them
By Diane Walker, RN, MS, CSA Vision & Eye Health
"As Low Vision Awareness Month continues, we want to talk about three eye problems that commonly affect the elderly, and what you can do about them.
Some vision problems are serious, and require treatment. Cataracts, for example, must be treated with cataract surgery or they could cause blindness. A sudden occurrence of double vision can signal a stroke. But many changes to the eye are just a normal part of aging. They’re not scary, but they can be aggravating and distracting.
Read on to learn about the top three most common eye problems in seniors:
Griswold Home Care was first conceived in response to a tragedy that befell a member of the church where the Rev. Dr. Lincoln Griswold (our founder’s husband) was the pastor. An aging, widowed parishioner could not find anyone to help her after her primary caregiver fell and broke her hip. Although her family lived nearby, the woman was left alone and did not drink enough fluids. As a result, she passed away from kidney failure.
Inspired by this apparent growing need in her community, Jean Griswold started Griswold Home Care at her Erdenheim, Pa home in 1982
Common Eye Complaints and What to do About Them
By Diane Walker, RN, MS, CSA Vision & Eye Health
"As Low Vision Awareness Month continues, we want to talk about three eye problems that commonly affect the elderly, and what you can do about them.
Some vision problems are serious, and require treatment. Cataracts, for example, must be treated with cataract surgery or they could cause blindness. A sudden occurrence of double vision can signal a stroke. But many changes to the eye are just a normal part of aging. They’re not scary, but they can be aggravating and distracting.
Read on to learn about the top three most common eye problems in seniors:
Griswold Home Care was first conceived in response to a tragedy that befell a member of the church where the Rev. Dr. Lincoln Griswold (our founder’s husband) was the pastor. An aging, widowed parishioner could not find anyone to help her after her primary caregiver fell and broke her hip. Although her family lived nearby, the woman was left alone and did not drink enough fluids. As a result, she passed away from kidney failure.
Inspired by this apparent growing need in her community, Jean Griswold started Griswold Home Care at her Erdenheim, Pa home in 1982
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
information about hearing aids, hearing aid, assistive technology, hearing impaired devices, hearing loss, hard of hearing
ReSound Verso
Audina hearing aids
Widex Hearing Aid Company Digital Hearing Aids
Bernafon hearing aids
Lori-Unicorn Nexus Hearing Aids
Phonak Claro hearing aids
Sonic Digital Hearing Aids
Starkey hearing aids
Siemens hearing aids
Audina hearing aids
Widex Hearing Aid Company Digital Hearing Aids
Bernafon hearing aids
Lori-Unicorn Nexus Hearing Aids
Phonak Claro hearing aids
Sonic Digital Hearing Aids
Starkey hearing aids
Siemens hearing aids
Casa Futura Technologies
About Us: Casa Futura Technologies makes medical technology for treating stuttering, hypokinetic dysarthria (Parkinsonian speech) and other speech disorders. The company was founded in 1992 and is now the #1 manufacturer of stuttering treatment devices. More than 5,000 speech-language pathologists and stutterers use our devices.
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
Mission [NIDCD About Us]: The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) is one of the Institutes that comprise the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH is the Federal government's focal point for the support of biomedical research. NIH's mission is to uncover new knowledge that will lead to better health for everyone. Simply described, the goal of NIH research is to acquire new knowledge to help prevent, detect, diagnose, and treat disease and disability. NIH is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Established in 1988, NIDCD is mandated to conduct and support biomedical and behavioral research and research training in the normal and disordered processes of hearing, balance, taste, smell, voice, speech, and language. The Institute also conducts and supports research and research training related to disease prevention and health promotion; addresses special biomedical and behavioral problems associated with people who have communication impairments or disorders; and supports efforts to create devices which substitute for lost and impaired sensory and communication function.
Established in 1988, NIDCD is mandated to conduct and support biomedical and behavioral research and research training in the normal and disordered processes of hearing, balance, taste, smell, voice, speech, and language. The Institute also conducts and supports research and research training related to disease prevention and health promotion; addresses special biomedical and behavioral problems associated with people who have communication impairments or disorders; and supports efforts to create devices which substitute for lost and impaired sensory and communication function.
About National Association of the Deaf
About Us | National Association of the Deaf: The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is the nation's premier civil rights organization of, by and for deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the United States of America.
Established in 1880, the NAD was shaped by deaf leaders who believed in the right of the American deaf community to use sign language, to congregate on issues important to them, and to have its interests represented at the national level. These beliefs remain true to this day, with American Sign Language as a core value.
The advocacy scope of the NAD is broad, covering a lifetime and impacting future generations in the areas of early intervention, education, employment, health care, technology, telecommunications, youth leadership, and more – improving the lives of millions of deaf and hard of hearing Americans. The NAD also carries out its federal advocacy work through coalition efforts with specialized national deaf and hard of hearing organizations, as well as coalitions representing national cross-disability organizations.
Established in 1880, the NAD was shaped by deaf leaders who believed in the right of the American deaf community to use sign language, to congregate on issues important to them, and to have its interests represented at the national level. These beliefs remain true to this day, with American Sign Language as a core value.
The advocacy scope of the NAD is broad, covering a lifetime and impacting future generations in the areas of early intervention, education, employment, health care, technology, telecommunications, youth leadership, and more – improving the lives of millions of deaf and hard of hearing Americans. The NAD also carries out its federal advocacy work through coalition efforts with specialized national deaf and hard of hearing organizations, as well as coalitions representing national cross-disability organizations.
Independent Living Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Independent Living Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing: MCDHH contracts with agencies to provide DHILS programs (Independent Living Programs for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people) at five sites throughout the state. The purpose of the programs is to provide a peer consumer environment to enable deaf and hard of hearing persons to become more independent and achieve their life goals. These programs employ persons who are themselves Deaf, late-deafened, or hard of hearing. Participants work with Independent Living Specialists for the Deaf to set and achieve their own personal goals for independent functioning in family, school, employment, and community situations.
Hearing Center Online
Hearing Center Online: THE HEARING CENTER ONLINE an informative, fun and interactive community for those who are hard of hearing and everyone who cares about them.
Hearing Loss Web Home: information on issuesrelated to hearing loss."
Hearing Loss Web Home
"Hearing Loss Web is dedicated to people who have hearing loss, but are not members of the traditional Deaf community. This includes people who consider themselves to be hearing impaired, hard of hearing, late deafened, and oral deaf. We provide information on issues, medical topics, resources, and technology related to hearing loss."
"Hearing Loss Web is dedicated to people who have hearing loss, but are not members of the traditional Deaf community. This includes people who consider themselves to be hearing impaired, hard of hearing, late deafened, and oral deaf. We provide information on issues, medical topics, resources, and technology related to hearing loss."
Thursday, December 01, 2011
Relationship of Hearing Impairment to Dementia and Cognitive Dysfunction in Older Adults, April 7, 1989, Uhlmann et al. 261 (13): 1916 — JAMA
Relationship of Hearing Impairment to Dementia and Cognitive Dysfunction in Older Adults, April 7, 1989, Uhlmann et al. 261 (13): 1916 — JAMA: Relationship of Hearing Impairment to Dementia and Cognitive Dysfunction in Older Adults
Richard F. Uhlmann, MD, MPH;
Eric B. Larson, MD, MPH;
Thomas S. Rees, PhD;
Thomas D. Koepsell, MD, MPH;
Larry G. Duckert, MD, PhD
[+] Author Affiliations
From the Departments of Medicine (Drs Uhlmann and Larson), Health Services (Drs Uhlmann, Larson, and Koepsell), Otolaryngology (Drs Rees and Duckert), and Epidemiology (Dr Koepsell), University of Washington, Seattle.
Abstract
We conducted a case-control study in 100 cases who had Alzheimer's-type dementia and 100 age-, sex-, and education-matched, nondemented controls to evaluate the hypothesis that hearing impairment contributes to cognitive dysfunction in older adults.
Richard F. Uhlmann, MD, MPH;
Eric B. Larson, MD, MPH;
Thomas S. Rees, PhD;
Thomas D. Koepsell, MD, MPH;
Larry G. Duckert, MD, PhD
[+] Author Affiliations
From the Departments of Medicine (Drs Uhlmann and Larson), Health Services (Drs Uhlmann, Larson, and Koepsell), Otolaryngology (Drs Rees and Duckert), and Epidemiology (Dr Koepsell), University of Washington, Seattle.
Abstract
We conducted a case-control study in 100 cases who had Alzheimer's-type dementia and 100 age-, sex-, and education-matched, nondemented controls to evaluate the hypothesis that hearing impairment contributes to cognitive dysfunction in older adults.
Friday, November 04, 2011
Vision Screening for Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's and Agnosia, The Alzheimer's Library: Vision Screening for Alzheimer's Disease
"Recent evidence suggests that memory impairment and vision impairment are closely linked in Alzheimer's disease and that special testing for vision impairment can improve early detection and treatment"
"Recent evidence suggests that memory impairment and vision impairment are closely linked in Alzheimer's disease and that special testing for vision impairment can improve early detection and treatment"
Alzheimer's and Agnosia, The Alzheimer's Library
Alzheimer's and Agnosia, The Alzheimer's Library: Patients may develop visual agnosia, the inability to identify objects and people; auditory agnosia, the inability to process sounds; and/or tactile agnosia, the inability to process signals through the skin. We can't change the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, but we can create a safe and soothing place for our loved ones
Alzheimer's and Vision Problems, The Alzheimer's Library
Alzheimer's and Vision Problems, The Alzheimer's Library
"More than 60 percent of the people with Alzheimer's have a decline in one or more visual capacities. Problems most commonly occur in four areas: motion, depth, color and contrast. And like other Alzheimer's symptoms, not everyone with the disease will experience visual and perceptual problems to the same degree."
"It's important for caregivers to understand what people with Alzheimer's may be "seeing" when they look at an object and how that differs from what the caregivers see when they look at the same object. Once that knowledge is gained, steps can be taken to increase safety and lessen confusion."
"More than 60 percent of the people with Alzheimer's have a decline in one or more visual capacities. Problems most commonly occur in four areas: motion, depth, color and contrast. And like other Alzheimer's symptoms, not everyone with the disease will experience visual and perceptual problems to the same degree."
"It's important for caregivers to understand what people with Alzheimer's may be "seeing" when they look at an object and how that differs from what the caregivers see when they look at the same object. Once that knowledge is gained, steps can be taken to increase safety and lessen confusion."
Wednesday, October 05, 2011
Hearing Loss and Aging - Senior Health, Aging, Elder Care, and Health Conditions on MedicineNet.com
Hearing Loss and Aging - Senior Health, Aging, Elder Care, and Health Conditions on MedicineNet.com: Tinnitus (tih-NIE-tuhs) accompanies many forms of hearing loss, including those that sometimes come with aging. People with tinnitus may hear a ringing, roaring, or some other noise inside their ears. Tinnitus may be caused by loud noise, hearing loss, certain medicines, and other health problems, such as allergies and problems in the heart and blood vessels. Often it is unclear why the ringing happens. Tinnitus can come and go, it can stop completely, or it can stay. Some medicines may help ease the problem. Wearing a hearing aid makes it easier for some people to hear the sounds they need to hear by making them louder. Maskers, small devices that use sound to make tinnitus less noticeable, help other people. Music also can be soothing and can sometimes mask the sounds caused by the condition. It also helps to avoid things that might make tinnitus worse, like smoking, alcohol, and loud noises.
I can't hear in this background noise!: unbalanced hearing
I can't hear in this background noise!: unbalanced hearing: Unbalanced hearing
Background noise can be a major problem for people with hearing loss when they cannot easily distinguish one conversation from another. A common cause is unbalanced hearing which occurs when the two ears 'hear' differently in some way. Suitably adjusted hearing aids in two ears rather than one can sometimes improve matters, but for me and for countless other deaf people, unbalanced hearing has to be lived with because one or both ears are damaged.
Background noise can be a major problem for people with hearing loss when they cannot easily distinguish one conversation from another. A common cause is unbalanced hearing which occurs when the two ears 'hear' differently in some way. Suitably adjusted hearing aids in two ears rather than one can sometimes improve matters, but for me and for countless other deaf people, unbalanced hearing has to be lived with because one or both ears are damaged.
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