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Emergency Mass Notification and Fire Alarm Systems for All

I would add that these same people need this information to ensure they take the right action in response to any emergency. The 2010 edition of NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm ... with hearing impairment... read more

Marco Polo high-rise had outdated fire alarms

It found that fire alarms within the apartments were not loud enough and recommended adding speakers to the main living areas and bedrooms of every unit. It also said the system did not have visual .. ... read more

Building code change worries deaf MP

Health and safety was already a major barrier to employment for deaf people because prospective employers sited additional costs for hiring the hearing impaired. It was cheaper for visual systems to b... read more

Apple wants to enhance hearing aids through iPhone connectivity

Also noted is lower-voiced output for those with high-frequency hearing loss. Apple's second patent describes an alert system that gives users audible or visual notifications "corresponding to an exte... read more

Guide to Choosing Gadgets and Devices for the Impaired

While there have been developed many apps to help people ... using it with hearing aids or even with the alarm systems we mentioned before. You can see more examples here before choosing the right one ... read more

5 promising examples of IoT and wearable devices that enable people with disabilities

Deaf people could use this device by letting the bulbs shine in colours when there are certain noises. For example, they could radiate purple light when the bell rings and red light when the fire alar... read more

Audible Exit Sign can help reduce evacuation time.

Also visual markings are passive, so people have to find them. They do nothing to actively assist evacuation. ONYX ExitPoint offers "interactive guidance" as it generates noise at all frequencies acro... read more

8 Handy Gadgets That Will Help You Hear Better

Have hearing loss or some ... amplify the other person's voice, rather than all the ambient noise in the restaurant. This comes in handy whether or not you wear hearing aids. Probably the most popular ... read more

Hearing assistance technology: Making a world of difference

But, using the visual alarm clock ... smoke detectors for people with hearing loss). Whether I'm at home or on the road, the only large-area listening events I attend (theater, lectures, etc.) are one... read more

Communicating with guests with disabilities

For example, if the guest is facing the hotel entrance, the person ... hearing-impaired guests: • Safety: If there is a fire alarm, the hotel staff must provide notification to deaf and hard of hearin... read more

The Sounds of Safety

No Does this assessment include compliance with ADA and needs for visual as well as audible alarms? Are supervisors aware of those on site who are hearing-impaired ... verbal Public Address systems or ... read more

‘Seeing’ Nature’s Voice

Jan Paul Zegarra points toward a mound of dried dirt that is home of thousands of fire ants ... chance of data loss. And with a flashy new interface and mobile app, it is easy to use. Work in ARBIMON ... read more