Supportive contribution of new technology & computer integration facilitating to hearing impaired community

1. Supportive Role tech.
IN HEARING WORLD
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Presented by: Imrana Shakoor
Presented to Ms. Shahista Naz
Dated: 12th April 2016

2. Assistive technology products are specialty hardware &
software products, provide essential accessibility to
computers for those with significant;
► Vision,
► Hearing
► and comm. or learning needs .
The personal computer (PC) can be the backbone of
independence for millions of individuals with sensory,
physical, and learning disabilities.
Imrana Shakoor SLP-batch 2016

3. Computer Usage &
Technology Advancement
Marketing
Merchandising
Globalization&
tech sharing…
Redu. Cult. Gap
Operation &
Process Integ.
Imrana Shakoor SLP-batch 2016

4. Prospects of Computer in
Hearing Arena
Analyze and
record the
transactions
Consumer &
Customer Mgt.
(Record & history)
Research &
Advancement
Prep. user friendly
and Cust. software
on Need basis
• i-communicator
Computerized Std. base
testing
• PTA ,BERA, cochlear imp.
Educational &
Training Soft
wares
Imrana Shakoor SLP-batch 2016

5. Computerized Hearing Tests
Back bone to evaluate hearing impairment.
New born: BERA/ABR
OAE
Infant & Toddler:
Visual Reinforce Audiometry
Play Audiometry
Older Children
Tympanometry
PTA
Imrana Shakoor SLP-batch 2016

7. LACE: Audiologists of California University
implemented, silicon valley software,LACE
Auditory Training programs
Retrain the brain to comprehend speech up
to 40% better in difficult listening situations such
as:
➢ Noisy Restaurants
➢ Rapid speakers
➢ Competing speakers
Academics Facilitation in H. Impaired
Imrana Shakoor SLP-batch 2016

8. ➢ Computerized C-notetaking- effective tool for
hearing-impaired students at lectures &
mainstream,
Developed by a hearing impaired programmer
allows communication b/w the student and the
notetaker.
➢ Material presented in an audio-visual format
Imrana Shakoor SLP-batch 2016

10. Hearing Research & Computer Credential
Stem cell therapy
➢ Grow a new inner ear from a person’s own
skin cells. Or repair the damaged inner ear
Molecular Therapy:
➢ Novel drugs could prevent, cochlea from losing
hair cells or initiate self-repair program within
cochlea itself.
Targeted Neural Stimulation:
➢ Sound vibrations require conversion into electrical
impulses by the remaining hair cells.
Imrana Shakoor SLP-batch 2016

11. Microsoft support for Hearing Impaired
Hearing impairments encompass a range of
conditions.
Estimated, 1 in 5 computer users has some form
of hearing loss.
Microsoft guide describes accessibility
features, in Windows 8 address hearing
impairments &preferences.
Make Windows 8 easier to use.
Imrana Shakoor SLP-batch 2016

12. Use text or visual alternative to sounds
Adjust/ Change computer volume
Use office feature for hearing solution
Find Assistive tech. for hearing impaired
Light signaler alerts monitor computer sounds &
alert user with light signals.
Useful when user not hear computer sounds or
not directly front of computer screen.
Imrana Shakoor SLP-batch 2016

13. When selecting assistive technology & critical
to find compatible products with version.
Microsoft accessibility resource center are
available to help identify the right assistive
technology.
Microsoft’s Precautionary support for Hearing
Devices
Imrana Shakoor SLP-batch 2016

14. References
• https://hearinglosscure.stanford.edu/research/
• www.medel.com/cochlear
• https://aaclanguagelab.com/resources/free
• http:/thsc.com.sg
• https://www.amperordirect.com/pc/help-hearing-aid
Imrana Shakoor SLP-batch 2016