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Start Here: Must-Have Accessibility Technology
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items New to accessibility technology? Start here. These are some of the most useful products I've found for improving communication, safety, and independence for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. Whether you're looking for smart home devices, AI-power...
Why It matters: Instant phone notifications when someone is at the door. The Ring Doorbell ecosystem works well with both Apple and Android phones along with other internet connected devices and alerting systems. Live motion detection can provide a...
Battery Doorbell (Newest Model) 2nd Gen - Ring
A longtime favorite in the deaf community! This little alarm is not deadly, but it will raise the dead! Loud alarm (for those with residual hearing) and a powerful bed shaker and bright flashing light. No matter your prefered method.. your covered! Great for students, professionals, heavy sleepers or those who fear oversleeping!
Sonic Bomb Dual Loud Alarm Clock w/ Bed Shaker
This phone is absolutely hands down perfectly set up with accessibility features, Live captions for Video and Phone calls! Live Transcribe technology built right in. A conversation in the room is instantly transcribed. This feature I use daily!
Google Pixel 10 - Unlocked Android Smartphone
A traditional phone for those whom use phone but have difficulty hearing on it. The easy to read screen displays the text of conversation real time. There is no extra cost for the captioning service as it is covered by the FCC under the American's with Disability Act (ADA)
Hamilton CapTel 2400iSPNBT Captioned Phone
This brilliantly designed ecosystem founded by a Deaf entrepreneur who understands firsthand the challenges faced by individuals with hearing loss. The system works well in modern homes.
SquareGlow Smart WiFi Home Kit | Deaf Doorbell, VP Flasher
A smartwatch can put important notifications right on your wrist. Calls, texts, reminders, alarms, and many app alerts can use vibration, making it much harder to miss something when your phone isn't in sight. I love mine and it's become an extension...
Samsung Galaxy Watch9 40mm Graphite BT
Traditional smoke alarms depend heavily on sound. A strobe-equipped alarm adds a powerful visual warning for Deaf and hard-of-hearing households, especially when sleeping or when your phone isn't nearby. This single device replaces both the smoke ala...
First Alert Hardwire Smoke & CO Alarm
makes it easy to turn captions on and customize how they look across many streaming services. It's an inexpensive way to make an older TV much more accessible. If your older smart TV is slowing down, here's a quick way to spruce it up!
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus Wi-Fi 6
Your phone is often more than a phone—it's your captioning device, communication tool, emergency alert system, and connection to other accessibility devices. A portable battery keeps those tools working when you're away from an outlet. With more devi...
Anker 10,000mAh PowerIQ USB-C Charger
Smart lights can do more than change colors. With the right smart-home setup, lights can flash or change when someone is at the door or when another event happens around your home. If your fire alarm goes off your phone can detect the sound and send ...
Philips Hue Smart LED A19 Bulb, 3-Pack