Telecommunication Devices

Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf / Hard of Hearing

Thank you for your interest in our telecommunication devices program here at SLIC. Our telecommunication equipment is accessible to those who meet the requirements of being deaf, hard of hearing, or speech disabled. There is no cost or time limit for the use of any of the equipment. Below is the different types of equipment we provide. Also, you will need to have your Family Physician or Nurse sign the blue "Needs" form or if you have a copy of your hearing test from your audiologist, that would fulfill the requirement for equipment. Please do not hesitate to call me for more information concerning our program or to make an appointment to receive equipment. Please note that sometimes there is a waiting period for equipment when our stock runs out, but please call regardless to reserve your requested equipment when more is shipped to our center.

The specialized equipment includes:

TTY/TDD
Flasher Signal Systems
Amplifiers
Telebraillers
Loud Bell Ringers.

Alertmaster AM-COMBO
The Alertmaster AM-Combo includes the base unit, bed shaker, wireless doorbell transmitter, and AM-RX2 remote receiver.

Uniphone 1140 Voice Carry Over TTY
A combination TTY, telephone, and amplified handset that has all the features of the Uniphone 1000 (Voice Carry Over, Auto ID, Turbo Code, 2 line LCD display, Call Progress, loudness control for handset).

Pocket Speak and Read VCO The Pocket Speak and Read will easily attach to mobile phones, pay phones,cordless phones as well as traditional phones and call boxes. (Works best on analog telephones.) Simply place the device on the earpiece of the phone using the attached elastic straps and call the state Relay service. Then talk into the mouthpiece and read their responses. (Person receiving VCO call must change their TTY to Baudot.)

Superprint 4425 TTY
Remarkable TTY...Faster! Smarter! Smaller! More convenient than ever! Superprint 4425 is the best TTY for those who want everything in one TTY!

Superprint Pro80 LVD TTY
The Superprint Pro80 LVD is ideal for people with low vision. It has all the same great features as the Superprin Pro80 but with a larger display. A large one-line, 20-character display is built right into the TTY!

PhoneMax Telephone
An affordable but reliable amplified phone that is backed by a five year warranty. The PhoneMax is simple to use, with large pushbuttons and volume control. The PhoneMax improves speech understanding by boosting high frequencies for maximum understanding.

HA-40 In-Line Amplifier
The World's Loudest Telephone Amplifier (Battery-Powered)
An in-line amplifier which boosts in-coming calls up to 100 times the normal volume (+40 dB). Portable unit includes slide controls for both volume and tone. The tone selector amplifies specific frequencies for optimum speech clarity and distinction between similar sounding words. A special boost button maximizes amplification while blocking out feedback and background noise. Unit is compatible with most home and office telephones and is easily connected between handset and phone base. Uses 9V battery (included).

Clarity Ring Signaler - Model WR100
Extra Loud Phone Ringer, No Batteries Required!
A portable unit with a big sound. The Clarity WR-100 has adjustable volume and tone controls so you don’t miss that important call. An added convenience is that no batteries are required!

Personal Tactile Signaler For Deaf-Blind Individuals
An optional receiver which will work with any of the following transmitters: AM6000, AM100, AMAX, AMBX, AMDX and AMSX. This lightweight signaler uses different vibrating motions and a touch switch to notify you to all the activities monitored by the AM-6000 or any other Alertmaster transmitter. The signaler can be worn on your belt and works up to 80 feet away. Two hardwired AA batteries are included as well as an A/C charger adapter.

Sonic Alert SA 201 Deluxe Remote Receiver with On/Off Switch
A remote receiver that will alert you by flashing any lamp that is plugged into the unique line cord when it receives a signal from any Sonic Alert Signaler. The SA201 has a button that allows the lamp to be used for normal room lighting.