Best Telephones for the Hearing Impaired
Clarity Phones and the Alternatives
To find the best telephones for the hearing impaired it's essential to prioritize the features that are required. There is no such thing as a one size fits all hearing impaired phone. For a start the phone must deliver an adequate level of amplification and it should be easy to make tone adjustments, but what else might be required. The options are extensive and include:
Corded phone
Cordless
Corded cordless phone
One or more handsets
Large or small handsets
With or without an answering machine
Big or small buttons
Large or small display
Visual as well as audible call notification
How Much Amplification?
Getting the right level of amplification is obviously important. Brands that manufacture just one or two models of hearing impaired phone generally target users with low to medium hearing deficiencies. Their phones provide between 20db and 30db of amplification. Examples include the Uniden D2997 and Panasonic KX-TG6592T phone systems. Both are excellent products with a comprehensive range of features, but are not intended for users with severe hearing deficiencies.
Clarity Phones
Clarity manufactures the most extensive range of telephones for the hearing impaired, including models for users with severe hearing deficiencies. The company has also developed proprietary technology to overcome the problems that arise with increasing levels of amplification.
Clarity phones are designed to meet the needs of an aging population dealing not only with loss of hearing but also impaired vision and loss of manual dexterity. To that end the range includes numerous models with easily gripped handsets, large well spaced keys, loud ringers and up to 50db of amplification.
Summary
The importance of getting the right hearing impaired telephone cannot be underestimated. An unsuitable phone can make communication difficult and often leads to increasing social isolation.
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