Full Description
Hearing Assistive and Access Technology provides both fundamental and current information on hearing assistive technologies including FM systems, hearing loop systems, infrared systems, various short-range wireless device communications, as well as other auditory and visual access technologies for individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing. The authors present an overview of the World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health framework and how to incorporate concepts from this framework into a needs assessment for assistive and access technologies. This text is ideal for audiologists, rehabilitationists, speech-language pathologists, and disability specialists as it addresses topics such as legal information and product standards, acoustic issues in a variety of environments, telecommunications access, among others. Also provided is a thorough glossary and examples of setting up hearing assistive technologies.
Contents
Part I. Fundamental Considerations Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Federal Access Laws for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Consumers Chapter 3. Acoustic Issues in a Variety of Listening Environments Chapter 4. Hearing Aids and Implantable Devices: The Starting Point for Hearing Assistive and Access Technologies Chapter 5. Needs Assessment Part II. Technologies for Hearing Enhancement Chapter 6. Frequency-Modulated (FM) Systems Chapter 7. Induction and Hearing Loop Systems Chapter 8. Infrared (IR) Systems Chapter 9. Contemporary Wireless Hearing Technologies Part III. Telecommunications and Related Technologies Chapter 10. Telecommunications Access Chapter 11. Text-Based Access Technologies Chapter 12. Alerting Devices and Services Part IV. Cases and Further Considerations Chapter 13. Case Studies Chapter 14. Health Professionals with Hearing Loss Chapter 15. What's New at the Zoo? Recent Advances in Technology
