Free or Low-Cost Telecommunications Equipment Offered to Hearing Impaired

By Jan Sheehan   Qualified consumers with hearing loss now have access to the best in amplified telephones from Amplicom, which are approved by and part of special state programs in Iowa, Kansas, Georgia, and Tennessee. Amplicom is known for its practical approach to telephone communications for those with hearing loss. The company’s PowerTel series of corded and cordless amplified telephones and accessories have met and exceeded the TIA-1083 standard for superior hearing aid compatibility developed by the Telecommunications Industry Association. Based on the most advanced technology, these phones are known for their excellent induction level and exceptionally low distortion and interference versus conventional amplified phones. They are also fully compatible with hearing aids and cochlear implants.  “We are proud to be part of these state’s efforts to bridge the hearing loss gap by making the most advanced yet user-friendly communications devices both accessible and affordable,” said Michael Abramowitz, the president of Amplicon.“We look forward to being part of many more such programs across the United States and to working closely with the audiology community to direct consumers toward these services.”  Through Telecommunications Access Iowa, the telecommunications equipment distribution program of the Iowa Utilities Board, eligible residents may receive a voucher for approximately 95 percent of the average cost of specialized telephone equipment from ...
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