Assistive Technology for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Following is a list of assistive technology and products for the deaf and hard of hearing for your information.  The State of Vermont, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation does not endorse the products/services listed.

To visit any of the sites, click on the link following the company name and information.

  • Desktop Videoconferencing Products.  Index of desktop videoconferencing products surveyed. This list is designed to aid in comparing the many different systems based on several key features:  http://thinkofit.com/webconf/video.htm
  • Harris Communications.  Assistive products, books, videos and novelties related to hearing loss and sign language.   http://www.harriscomm.com/catalog/
  • Hartling Communications, Inc.  Assistive technology products for the deaf and hard of hearing.  http://www.hearitbetter.com
  • HATIS (Hearing Aid Telephone Interconnect Systems).  Specialty headsets designed to meet unique clarity, comfort and compatibility requirements of people using T-coil hearing aids. http://www.wiztronics.com/hatis/hatis.htm
  • Hearmore   Products for the deaf and hard of hearing:   http://www.hearmore.com/
  • Interactive Solutions.  iCommunicator system for the deaf.    Patented software solution that facilitates accessibility for people who are deaf or hard of hearing and face unique communication challenges.  http://www.myicommunicator.com/
  • ISDN Video Phone.  Videoconferencing system, can be used with handset or handsfree for videoconferencing individuals or as a group.  http://www.videobridging.com/
  • Krown Manufacturing.  Deaf owned manufacturer of TTYs.  http://www.krowntty.com
  • MessageNet Systems wireless paging and visual intercom systems. http://www.visualintercom.com
  • NXI Communications. development of advanced computer technology products for text communications.  http://www.nxicom.com
  • Phonak  Hearing Systems.  Technologically advanced systems for hearing aids.   http://www.phonak.com
  • Signtel, Inc. - The Signet interpreter, technology that unites the hearing with the hard of hearing and deaf communities.  Seamless connection of signs, state of the art speech recognition, accurate differentiation of words and numbers with multiple meaning. http://www.signtelinc.com/main.htm
  • Soundbytes - Assistive technology products and resources for the deaf and hard of hearing.  http://www.soundbytes.com
  • Technology Access Program at Gallaudet University:  http://www.gallaudet.edu/
  • Communication Services for the Deaf:  www.c-s-d.org/
  • National Technical Institute for the Deaf is the world’s first and largest technological college for students who are deaf or hard of hearing http://www.ntid.rit.edu/