An overview of newer assistive technology devices for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.

1. EQUIPMENT FOR
INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEAF
OR HARD OF HEARING
By: Jeremy St. Pierre
Technology Access Center

2. NEW AT FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO
ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING
• Smart Watches
• Smart Home Equipment
• Personal Notification Systems

3. SMART WATCHES
• Prices vary depending on features
and manufacturer from 129.99-
1349.99.
• Most pair with a phone via
Bluetooth or have a cellular
connection.
• They can notify the wearer to calls,
messages, and smart home
equipment notifications.

4. LEAST EXPENSIVE FOR ANDROID
• Samsung Gear fit 2
• Cost: $129.99
• Android and iOS
• Built-In
• Wifi and Bluetooth
• Smart Notifications - Receive notifications from
apps, calls, messages, etc. (must be paired with
a phone via wifi or Bluetooth)
• Dust- and water-resistant
• Lithium-ion battery provides approximately 3-4
days of battery life with typical usage.

5. LEAST EXPENSIVE FOR APPLE
• Apple Watch
• Costs between 329.99 – 1349.99
• Built-in GPS
• Receive notifications (must be paired to a
phone via Bluetooth)
• Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth 4.0
• Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• Up to 18 hours of battery life³
• Apple Watch requires an iPhone 5 or later.

6. SMART HOME EQUIPMENT
• Many manufacturers
• Most common is Nest
• Doorbell
• Video feed to know who is at the door
• Sends notifications to smart phone or watch
• Costs $229 upon release
• CO and Fire Alarm
• Sends notifications to smart phone or watch
• Costs $199
• Alarm System
• Comes with 2 tags, 2 sensors, and 1 base.
• Costs 499.99 for starter pack.
• Additional sensors cost $60.
• Additional tags cost $25.

7. MYALERT
• Personal alert system
• Cost varies based on individual needs.
• 2 kinds of alert receivers
• Body worn - $39.95
• wireless - $39.95
• Both pair with up to 4 transmitters
• Can alert through
• 95 decilbe sound, led flashing strobe (body worn can
also vibrate)

8. MYALERT TRANSMITTERS
• Ring alert with strobe - $24.95
• Bed Shaker - $19.95
• Baby Cry Monitor - $39.95

9. MYALERT CONTINUED
• Door and Window Security Transmitter - $29.95
• Doorbell Transmitter - $29.95
• Smartphone Transmitter – 39.95