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Visual Alerts, a “must” in fast-paced audio world!

By Deaf411 | June 3, 2009

[DEAF411] We all live in a fast-paced audio world. Being deaf means we have to figure out, keep track and watch out for sounds that hearing people take for granted. Missing your friend’s phone call or a delivery that you are expecting, waiting for and really need for example, can really be frustrating!

You know you need a device or equipment that lets you know when your phone or doorbell is ringing. But which equipment is suitable for your needs? Like other technology, you soon realize there are many factors you need to consider. Shopping for a visual alerting system is tough.

With many different types and kinds of visual alerting devices, what choices do you have, how they work, and how do you decide which one suits your living and/or employment setup? A new video report released by Deaf411 announcer Carmen King provides helpful information for a deaf consumer on what to consider when looking for visual alerting equipment.

This report, “Living in an Audio World”, is part of the “Deaf Living Solutions” series of internet video reports produced by Deaf411 and presented in sign language with open captions.

In this report, King describes different alert devices that can be used to alert you when the doorbell or the telephone rings. You have choice of lights for Visual Alerts – lamps, strobe light, or bulbs with different flashing codes are used to represent different sounds.

You also need to consider your environment setting – whether it is a home or an office, and rooms where you want to be informed when the phone (videophone, TTY or telephone) rings, or when someone presses the doorbell button.

Visual alerts are a great solution to a deaf-friendly lifestyle, either at home or in the workplace. It is also helpful to hearing people in noisy environments. Consumers who purchase visual alerts are more relaxed, less frustrated and answer the doorbell or telephone ringing with ease. It is considered a “required commodity” in any deaf person’s household or in a workplace with deaf or hard of hearing employees.

“Living in an Audio World” was sponsored in a unique arrangement between two deaf-owned businesses: Deaf411, a marketing and public relations company and Harris Communications, a national distributor of assistive devices.

“Living in an Audio World”, part of Deaf Living Solutions internet video series, can be seen at http://www.deaf411online.com/aw07.html.

SIGNED & CAPTIONED VIDEO: http://www.deaf411online.com/aw07.html

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