Deaf/Hard of Hearing & Blind-Visually Impaired

This presentation will provide information about the different wearable devices available in the market, their features and prices.  Then we will demonstrate a couple of them. Two for people with low vision and two for people with no vision.Participants will learn about the different features each device has and what to look for when purchasing these devices.  .Presenter will be available for questions at the end of the presentation. Participants will be able to name 3 features they need to consider when thinking about wearable devices for people with low vision.Participants will be able to name 3 features they need to consider when thinking about wearable devices for people with no sight. .Participants will be able to name at least 3 brand name of wearable devices available in the market.

Assistive listening systems provide a means of wirelessly transmitting an audio signal from a venue’s sound system directly to a listener in the audience, dramatically increasing speech intelligibility by removing background noise and bypassing room acoustics. Recent advances in assistive listening technology, such as the development of Bluetooth Auracast, hold promise in making assistive listening technology more available, more accessible, and more affordable for venue operators and listeners alike._x000D_ _x000D_ However, several hidden challenges that both existing and new technology face in large venues remain unaddressed. This presentation explores how to overcome these hurdles that even many industry professionals are unaware of. Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to:_x000D_ _x000D_ 1. examine whether any given large venue provides an adequate assistive listening solution_x000D_ 2. analyze whether alignment delay poses a challenge in any given venue_x000D_ 3. propose an adequate assistive listening solution for any given large venue

The technology solutions and strategies available for individuals who experience hearing loss continue to improve and evolve. The influx of device options means that there is much to learn. This is your opportunity to increase your knowledge about the basics of hearing loss technology along with the latest advances. This session will provide an in-depth overview of technology solutions that individuals with hearing loss use for communication and environmental awareness. Tools and strategies for education, the workplace, home, and the community will be explained and discussed. Time will be allocated between sharing information, device demonstration, and exploring practical uses through case studies. Join us to learn about all the latest solutions and strategies for hearing loss access. 1. Demonstrate three technology advances with hearing aids._x000D_ 2. Demonstrate at least one accessibility solution for each of the following: school, work, home, and community access._x000D_ 3. Demonstrate three apps that create access for hearing loss on mobile technology devices.