Re: Portable Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf (TDD)
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Sara - Here would be some options for a portable system.
1. A hearing loop using a small driver like the Oval Window Microloop III and a half dozen loop receivers with earphones would be one solution. It's not really all that difficult to temporarily loop a 100 square foot area once taught how to do so. Our local HLAA chapter did this for years until they found a "home" where they could permanently install the loop and I've used a similar system to do presentations in rooms without a good ALS. This would have a learning curve while users became familiar with loop/telecoil technology .
2. Simpler to understand and to use would be something like this Williams Sound set of equipment. If should include both earphones and possibly 4 or 5 neckloops for telecoil users. ListenTech sells similar kits but I believe their kit includes a single ear device rather than earphones which is not adequate in my opinion.
3. A less expensive option would be this 4 person ALS. It is a "single ear" system which would not be as good a earphones but I believe the latter could be added and used just like the neckloops.
Stephen O. Frazier, Hearing Loss Support Specialist
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---------- Original Message ---------- From: "Sara Oser, President, HLAA North Bay of California via hlaagroups.hearingloss.org" <saraoser=aol.com@...> To: HLAATech@... Subject: [HLAATech] Portable Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf (TDD) Date: Tue, 02 Aug 2022 18:05:29 -0700 Does anyone know about portable TDD devices? We have received a request from the county asking which TDD devices are best and where to purchase them. The event is for 15-30 mostly senior citizens in the audience and a microphone being used in the front. They want to use the devices for other events also. Any help is appreciated. Thank you. Sara Oser HLAA North Bay President 415-710-7281 |
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