The document discusses different types of assistive technology for deaf or hard of hearing individuals. It describes assistive listening devices like hearing loops, FM systems, and infrared systems which transmit amplified sound. It also covers augmentative and alternative communication devices like picture boards and speech-generating devices for face-to-face communication, as well as TTY machines and relay services for phone communication. Finally, it mentions alerting devices that use light, sound or vibration to notify users of events.