Re: HAT in trial martial arts class?
I did write and request a Roger Pen to be added to the Lending Library...and I included Dr. Cliff's video on the Roger Pen.
I got such a nice reply that I need to share it with you all!
Here is Vance's reply!
I will pass this info on to our lending libraries throughout the US.
Vance Dhooge
Senior Application Developer
Illinois Assistive Technology Program
1020 S. Spring St.
Springfield, IL 62704
217-522-7985
Carolyn J. Odio
(703) 725-8292 iPhone/Text
Residence: 1835 Circle LN SE, Apt 425, Lacey, WA 98503
Re: HAT in trial martial arts class?
Thanks Mary for the suggestion. I just requested that our Lending Library purchase a Roger Pen, for the Washington State program...as they also do not offer the Roger Pen for lending...and I did mention that Florida State had one (smile). Thanks for the suggestion!
I had purchased one and agree with Dr. Cliff Olson, "Best Hearing Accessary Ever" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gogi4sqzThg&t=11s
I had purchased one and agree with Dr. Cliff Olson, "Best Hearing Accessary Ever" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gogi4sqzThg&t=11s
Carolyn J. Odio
(703) 725-8292 iPhone/Text
Residence: 1835 Circle LN SE, Apt 425, Lacey, WA 98503
Re: HAT in trial martial arts class?
That is definitely doable. The equipment that they have for people with hearing loss seems to either be "old" technology (ie ubi-duo) or it is technology designed for situations that do not require the person to move around (ie.Pocket talker and Conversor Pro). The thing is that we (hard of hearing) people need to contact them (as Mary suggested) and point out what devices people with hearing loss can actually use in their daily life. Find out how they are funded and do not take No for an answer.
Possible approach to getting new equipment for your local ACT demonstration Center.
You may want to get a guest speaker come to speak to your group on grassroots organizing/lobbying.
Make initial contact with the demonstration center in your area
Find out if they have funding and how they are funded and how they decide what equipment to purchase
Ask them to send you a list of all the equipment that would help people with hearing loss
Decide on two or three pieces of equipment you would suggest for purchase.
Plan on follow up visits to see if they really followed through. If they don't, then find out who the next higher person is to contact OR contact your local legislative rep. (if necessary).
I hope you are successful in getting what you need for your class.
regards,
Carolyn McMahon
"You may never know what results come of your actions, but if you do nothing, there will be no results."
Mahatma Gandhi
On Tue, Mar 8, 2022 at 1:05 PM Louise Smith <lsmith77025@...> wrote:
GOOD LUCK!! Would be a GREAT project if it could be accomplished.Louise SmithOn Tue, Mar 8, 2022 at 2:48 PM Carolyn McMahon via hlaagroups.hearingloss.org <ccolley2=yahoo.com@...> wrote:I noticed that the Texas ACT doesn’t really have too much equipment for people with hearing loss. I that it would be a great HLAA chapter advocacy project to contact the local ACT demonstration office and lobby for more useful assistive technology for people with hearing loss. What I would assume they usually do is buy technology that works for both Deaf and hard of hearing. We need to let them know that those groups are not the same group.
Re: HAT in trial martial arts class?
Hello Debbie and All,
What a great resource this group is!
Wonderful ideas-
WATAP has the Washington state technology contract. https://watap.org/
Please check back for future updates
and do not hesitate to contact us via 800-214-8731or watap@....
When I founded Loop Seattle, I saw they did not
offer much in the way of hearing technology. I was told they do not receive many requests for hearing technology demonstrations. At my request, they upgraded their selection and included a few counter hearing loops. All this to say, I think it’s worth a call
because they just might add Roger pens to the mix.
Also, our local HSDC will set up a hearing loop
for meetings. I’m not sure the martial arts class would qualify or that this type of loop would be appropriate for this setting. However, HSDC does offer other assistive technology and they might be willing to let you try a Roger pen.
Also HSDC offers advocacy services and they may
be willing to do a zoom call with you and your instructors. https://www.hsdc.org/
Cheri Perazzoli
On Mar 8, 2022, at 11:05 AM, Louise Smith via hlaagroups.hearingloss.org <lsmith77025=gmail.com@...> wrote:
GOOD LUCK!! Would be a GREAT project if it could be accomplished.
Louise Smith
On Tue, Mar 8, 2022 at 2:48 PM Carolyn McMahon via hlaagroups.hearingloss.org <ccolley2=yahoo.com@...> wrote:
I noticed that the Texas ACT doesn’t really have too much equipment for people with hearing loss. I that it would be a great HLAA chapter advocacy project to contact the local ACT demonstration office and lobby for more useful assistive technology for people with hearing loss. What I would assume they usually do is buy technology that works for both Deaf and hard of hearing. We need to let them know that those groups are not the same group.
Re: HAT in trial martial arts class?
Louise Smith
GOOD LUCK!! Would be a GREAT project if it could be accomplished.
Louise Smith
On Tue, Mar 8, 2022 at 2:48 PM Carolyn McMahon via hlaagroups.hearingloss.org <ccolley2=yahoo.com@...> wrote:
I noticed that the Texas ACT doesn’t really have too much equipment for people with hearing loss. I that it would be a great HLAA chapter advocacy project to contact the local ACT demonstration office and lobby for more useful assistive technology for people with hearing loss. What I would assume they usually do is buy technology that works for both Deaf and hard of hearing. We need to let them know that those groups are not the same group.
Re: HAT in trial martial arts class?
Carolyn McMahon
I noticed that the Texas ACT doesn’t really have too much equipment for people with hearing loss. I that it would be a great HLAA chapter advocacy project to contact the local ACT demonstration office and lobby for more useful assistive technology for people with hearing loss. What I would assume they usually do is buy technology that works for both Deaf and hard of hearing. We need to let them know that those groups are not the same group.
Re: HAT in trial martial arts class?
Mary Jarrett
Try calling them. They may be willing to buy a Roger pen or lapel mic if you explain how many people with hearing loss would find trials of these devices would be helpful. since they provide AT for all types of disabilities, it can be difficult for their staff to know what each disability needs. Tell them Florida has the Roger Pen and it is in strong demand. (I’m on the Board of Directors).
On Mar 7, 2022, at 4:44 PM, Louise Smith <lsmith77025@...> wrote:Interesting. Texas has NOTHING in the remote microphone category.I cannot find ANYTHING with their search engine.Louise SmithOn Mon, Mar 7, 2022 at 3:09 PM Mary Jarrett <mwjarrett@...> wrote:Here is a link to find your local assistive technology loan program.
https://catada.info/state.html
Re: HAT in trial martial arts class?
Louise Smith
Interesting. Texas has NOTHING in the remote microphone category.
I cannot find ANYTHING with their search engine.
Louise Smith
On Mon, Mar 7, 2022 at 3:09 PM Mary Jarrett <mwjarrett@...> wrote:
Here is a link to find your local assistive technology loan program.
https://catada.info/state.html
Re: HAT in trial martial arts class?
D Brooks
Hi Debbie,
Daniel Brooks
One idea that comes to mind that is cheap is to have a person that is standing by to repeat back to you via your mini mic what the Senseis says? That's about the easiest solution I can think of where nothing will get damaged or dig into your pockets. Or have the person giving the commands not be the person you are practicing with. Ideally this person will be near by giving the commands and not placing the mini mic in any danger.
Another option that will cost some money is to lay a temporary room loop under the mat. If the room already has a PA just tie the loop into that sound system and use the house portable mic. If there is no PA system in the library or room you are in you will also need to spend more money on a Portable mic/transmitter and mix mixer. You would be using your t-coil with this idea.
Last option I can think of that may be inexpensive is to use a bluetooth wireless 2 in 1 adapter by Aisidra. Amazon has them for less than $40. This would be an easy wireless solution especially if your mini mic happens to have a 3.5mm headphone jack like mine. If so, what you do is buy two of these adapters and plug one in your mini mic in "receiving mode" and the other in a cheap wireless mic that has a 3.5mm output on it and put another adapter in that in "transmitter mode." Pair the two adapters to each other prior to setting it up like I just said. Doing this basically will make both devices bluetooth or "smart" and will communicate with each other. (paired) I added a link below so you can learn more about how it works.
Best Always,
Dan
HLAA New York State Association
Immediate Past President
"The mission of HLAA New York State Association is to make hearing loss a statewide concern, promoting self-help while addressing access, advocacy, and education."
HLAA Rochester Chapter
Vice President
Healthy Living with Hearing Loss (HL2)
Co-Chair
Cell/text: 585-704-8191
E-mail: dbrooks.HLAA.ROC@...
HLAA NYSA Website: https://hearinglossnys.org/
HLAA Rochester Chapter Website: www.hearinglossrochester.org
On Mon, Mar 7, 2022 at 3:55 PM Debra Pearson via hlaagroups.hearingloss.org <pearsond12345=yahoo.com@...> wrote:
I am taking a trial period to see if I want to join a martial arts class to learn self-defense. I have hearing aids with both blue tooth and tcoil. The dojo room makes voices sound hollow and it is sometimes hard to decode sounds into words. I am not yet real familiar with the class terminology so that makes fewer context clues. I thought of using a clip-on-microphone to pair with my phonak hearing aids as a HAT but the senseis' movements can be so very active and fast that I would think the mic would fall off or be accidentally knocked off, hitting someone in the process or get stepped on. Neither the local library nor my audiologist have clip on mics for loan. My audiologist will sell me one for $300.00 plus tax. My budget says that is too steep for a trial period. The senseis know I have some hearing loss and am a beginning student so they are patient with me. Does anybody have related experience and advise? - Debbie
Re: HAT in trial martial arts class?
Mary Jarrett
Every state has an AT (Assistive Technology) Act program. These programs loan out devices such as Roger mics for trial purposes exactly as you need one. In Florida its called FAAST and there are Regional Demo Centers around the state.
Also, Phonak also has its own mics which are much less than the Roger mics, as an option.
Also, Phonak also has its own mics which are much less than the Roger mics, as an option.
HAT in trial martial arts class?
Debra Pearson
I am taking a trial period to see if I want to join a martial arts class to learn self-defense. I have hearing aids with both blue tooth and tcoil. The dojo room makes voices sound hollow and it is sometimes hard to decode sounds into words. I am not yet real familiar with the class terminology so that makes fewer context clues. I thought of using a clip-on-microphone to pair with my phonak hearing aids as a HAT but the senseis' movements can be so very active and fast that I would think the mic would fall off or be accidentally knocked off, hitting someone in the process or get stepped on. Neither the local library nor my audiologist have clip on mics for loan. My audiologist will sell me one for $300.00 plus tax. My budget says that is too steep for a trial period. The senseis know I have some hearing loss and am a beginning student so they are patient with me. Does anybody have related experience and advise? - Debbie
Re: Consumer's Guide to Hearing Aids, 2022
Louise Smith
It is NOT the magazine we were looking for.
If you want to look at the one thing I did find
It is totally Trebel Health products.
Louise Smith
On Fri, Mar 4, 2022 at 4:36 PM Margaret Myatt <Mmyatt01757@...> wrote:
Where is the download?Margaret
Does anyone know how to obtain this vendor publication? It is a magazine-like publication showing all hearing aids and their level of technology.
In the past HLAA has sold individual copies (I cannot afford to buy bulk) but I don't believe it is available anymore.
If you have any ideas I would appreciate your input! I need a copy for our Library. (I could use 2021 edition as well...)
--
Carolyn J. Odio(703) 725-8292 iPhone/TextResidence: 1835 Circle LN SE, Apt 425, Lacey, WA 98503
Re: Consumer's Guide to Hearing Aids, 2022
Margaret Myatt
Where is the download?
On Fri, Mar 4, 2022 at 12:40 PM Louise Smith <lsmith77025@...> wrote:
I can only find a download, not the actual magazine.I have not been able to find it for several years.Last time I looked, I did find the publisher, but you had to order a minimum of 50 or 60 which was quite expensive.Louise SmithOn Fri, Mar 4, 2022 at 11:02 AM Carolyn Odio <carolyn@...> wrote:Consumer's Guide to Hearing Aids, 2022
Does anyone know how to obtain this vendor publication? It is a magazine-like publication showing all hearing aids and their level of technology.
In the past HLAA has sold individual copies (I cannot afford to buy bulk) but I don't believe it is available anymore.
If you have any ideas I would appreciate your input! I need a copy for our Library. (I could use 2021 edition as well...)
--
Carolyn J. Odio(703) 725-8292 iPhone/TextResidence: 1835 Circle LN SE, Apt 425, Lacey, WA 98503
Re: Consumer's Guide to Hearing Aids, 2022
Louise Smith
Thanks. We do have a Livingston here.
Louise Smith
On Fri, Mar 4, 2022 at 2:25 PM Stephen O. Frazier <hlaanm@...> wrote:
H All - If you're in TX, NM, AZ or CO and there's a Livingston Hearing office in your home town, try them. I haven't look for a new one buy I got a copy of last year's edition at a nearby Livingston office. Also, check and see if they've installed a loop in that office - they're looping all 90 some Livingston offices.Stephen O. Frazier, Hearing Loss Support Specialist![]()
Please support theGET IN THE HEARING LOOPcampaign of theHearing Loss Association of America
---------- Original Message ----------
From: "Louise Smith" <lsmith77025@...>
To: HLAATech@...
Subject: Re: [HLAATech] Consumer's Guide to Hearing Aids, 2022
Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2022 14:06:34 -0600
YupUsed to be able to get them thru HLAA, but no more.Louise Smith
On Fri, Mar 4, 2022 at 2:02 PM Glenda Philio <philiofam@...> wrote:Did you try Diglo? (Formerly Harris Communications). Glenda
On Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 9:40 AM Louise Smith <lsmith77025@...> wrote:I can only find a download, not the actual magazine.I have not been able to find it for several years.Last time I looked, I did find the publisher, but you had to order a minimum of 50 or 60 which was quite expensive.Louise Smith
On Fri, Mar 4, 2022 at 11:02 AM Carolyn Odio <carolyn@...> wrote:Consumer's Guide to Hearing Aids, 2022
Does anyone know how to obtain this vendor publication? It is a magazine-like publication showing all hearing aids and their level of technology.
In the past HLAA has sold individual copies (I cannot afford to buy bulk) but I don't believe it is available anymore.
If you have any ideas I would appreciate your input! I need a copy for our Library. (I could use 2021 edition as well...)
--
Carolyn J. Odio(703) 725-8292 iPhone/TextResidence: 1835 Circle LN SE, Apt 425, Lacey, WA 98503
Re: Consumer's Guide to Hearing Aids, 2022
H All - If you're in TX, NM, AZ or CO and there's a Livingston Hearing office in your home town, try them. I haven't look for a new one buy I got a copy of last year's edition at a nearby Livingston office. Also, check and see if they've installed a loop in that office - they're looping all 90 some Livingston offices.
Stephen O. Frazier, Hearing Loss Support Specialist
Please support the
GET IN THE HEARING LOOP
campaign of the
Hearing Loss Association of America
---------- Original Message ----------
From: "Louise Smith" <lsmith77025@...>
To: HLAATech@...
Subject: Re: [HLAATech] Consumer's Guide to Hearing Aids, 2022
Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2022 14:06:34 -0600
Yup
Used to be able to get them thru HLAA, but no more.
Louise Smith
On Fri, Mar 4, 2022 at 2:02 PM Glenda Philio <philiofam@...> wrote:
Did you try Diglo? (Formerly Harris Communications). Glenda
On Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 9:40 AM Louise Smith <lsmith77025@...> wrote:I can only find a download, not the actual magazine.I have not been able to find it for several years.Last time I looked, I did find the publisher, but you had to order a minimum of 50 or 60 which was quite expensive.Louise Smith
On Fri, Mar 4, 2022 at 11:02 AM Carolyn Odio <carolyn@...> wrote:Consumer's Guide to Hearing Aids, 2022
Does anyone know how to obtain this vendor publication? It is a magazine-like publication showing all hearing aids and their level of technology.
In the past HLAA has sold individual copies (I cannot afford to buy bulk) but I don't believe it is available anymore.
If you have any ideas I would appreciate your input! I need a copy for our Library. (I could use 2021 edition as well...)
--
Carolyn J. Odio(703) 725-8292 iPhone/TextResidence: 1835 Circle LN SE, Apt 425, Lacey, WA 98503
Re: Consumer's Guide to Hearing Aids, 2022
Louise Smith
Yup
Used to be able to get them thru HLAA, but no more.
Louise Smith
On Fri, Mar 4, 2022 at 2:02 PM Glenda Philio <philiofam@...> wrote:
Did you try Diglo? (Formerly Harris Communications). GlendaOn Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 9:40 AM Louise Smith <lsmith77025@...> wrote:I can only find a download, not the actual magazine.I have not been able to find it for several years.Last time I looked, I did find the publisher, but you had to order a minimum of 50 or 60 which was quite expensive.Louise SmithOn Fri, Mar 4, 2022 at 11:02 AM Carolyn Odio <carolyn@...> wrote:Consumer's Guide to Hearing Aids, 2022
Does anyone know how to obtain this vendor publication? It is a magazine-like publication showing all hearing aids and their level of technology.
In the past HLAA has sold individual copies (I cannot afford to buy bulk) but I don't believe it is available anymore.
If you have any ideas I would appreciate your input! I need a copy for our Library. (I could use 2021 edition as well...)
--
Carolyn J. Odio(703) 725-8292 iPhone/TextResidence: 1835 Circle LN SE, Apt 425, Lacey, WA 98503
Re: Consumer's Guide to Hearing Aids, 2022
Glenda Philio
Did you try Diglo? (Formerly Harris Communications). Glenda
On Fri, Mar 4, 2022, 9:40 AM Louise Smith <lsmith77025@...> wrote:
I can only find a download, not the actual magazine.I have not been able to find it for several years.Last time I looked, I did find the publisher, but you had to order a minimum of 50 or 60 which was quite expensive.Louise SmithOn Fri, Mar 4, 2022 at 11:02 AM Carolyn Odio <carolyn@...> wrote:Consumer's Guide to Hearing Aids, 2022
Does anyone know how to obtain this vendor publication? It is a magazine-like publication showing all hearing aids and their level of technology.
In the past HLAA has sold individual copies (I cannot afford to buy bulk) but I don't believe it is available anymore.
If you have any ideas I would appreciate your input! I need a copy for our Library. (I could use 2021 edition as well...)
--
Carolyn J. Odio(703) 725-8292 iPhone/TextResidence: 1835 Circle LN SE, Apt 425, Lacey, WA 98503
Re: Consumer's Guide to Hearing Aids, 2022
Louise Smith
I can only find a download, not the actual magazine.
I have not been able to find it for several years.
Last time I looked, I did find the publisher, but you had to order a minimum of 50 or 60 which was quite expensive.
Louise Smith
On Fri, Mar 4, 2022 at 11:02 AM Carolyn Odio <carolyn@...> wrote:
Consumer's Guide to Hearing Aids, 2022
Does anyone know how to obtain this vendor publication? It is a magazine-like publication showing all hearing aids and their level of technology.
In the past HLAA has sold individual copies (I cannot afford to buy bulk) but I don't believe it is available anymore.
If you have any ideas I would appreciate your input! I need a copy for our Library. (I could use 2021 edition as well...)
--
Carolyn J. Odio(703) 725-8292 iPhone/TextResidence: 1835 Circle LN SE, Apt 425, Lacey, WA 98503
Consumer's Guide to Hearing Aids, 2022
Consumer's Guide to Hearing Aids, 2022
Does anyone know how to obtain this vendor publication? It is a magazine-like publication showing all hearing aids and their level of technology.
In the past HLAA has sold individual copies (I cannot afford to buy bulk) but I don't believe it is available anymore.
If you have any ideas I would appreciate your input! I need a copy for our Library. (I could use 2021 edition as well...)
--
Does anyone know how to obtain this vendor publication? It is a magazine-like publication showing all hearing aids and their level of technology.
In the past HLAA has sold individual copies (I cannot afford to buy bulk) but I don't believe it is available anymore.
If you have any ideas I would appreciate your input! I need a copy for our Library. (I could use 2021 edition as well...)
--
Carolyn J. Odio
(703) 725-8292 iPhone/Text
Residence: 1835 Circle LN SE, Apt 425, Lacey, WA 98503