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ARIZONA
Fanstel Corp.
FANSTEL established in 1990, was one of the earliest pioneers of the Caller ID industry. Since then, we have grown and diversified, and are now offering not only some of the finest analog business telephones, but also Amplified telephones with innovative and significant features for special needs. Contact Information: Yuan Fan yfan@fanstel.com 7466E. Monte Cristo Ave., Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Voice: 480 9484928, Fax: 480 9485459
Future Call LLC
Future Call is based in phoenix Arizona and have been in the telecommunication business in the past 20 years. Mr. David Hayward, an Electronic Engineer, has worked in the telecommunication field for the past 25 years. Future Call UK has completed numerous telecommunication projects for companies such as Panasonic, Samsung, BAI (British Airline Industries). During the years Mr. Hayward has become well known throughout the telecommunication industry, being innovative and successful in creating new technology. Future Call maintains a total quality commitment. All our products have a 40db handset amplification , Visual Ringing (Neon / LED) and use flash memory IC. This allows us to back up all memories with out using any external source such as batteries or A/C adaptor. This supports the environment and is essential for this market as ALL memories will NEVER fail in time of emergency. The only model we currently sell using batteries and A/C adaptor is the SOS phone model FC7677. Our goal is to provide the best performing, most reliable, easiest to use products. All of our products come with a 100 percent guarantee of customer satisfaction.
ARIZONA
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CALIFORNIA
Griffin Laboratories
CALIFORNIA
GreatCall - Jitterbug
CALIFORNIA
Weitbrecht Communications Inc.
Weitbrecht Communications Inc. (WCI) is a woman owned business distributing products for people with various disabilities specializing in hearing loss. We are a "one-stop-shop" for all your assistive technology needs. We are the national distributor of the CapTel, Captioned Telephone. We have been in business and successfully handling many state contracts for over 25 years. WCI has an experiences and award winning customer service team that is not only friendly and willing to go the extra mile for you, they are also highly trained and knowledgeable with electronics and the latest technology.
CALIFORNIA
HB Distributors
ILLINOIS
ClearSounds Communications
ClearSounds is a leading manufacturer of cutting-edge assistive communication devices. Our successes can be attributed to the passion we share for helping customers experience a life rich in conversation.
MICHIGAN
Silent Call Communications
MICHIGAN
Silent Call Communications
MINNESOTA
Harris Communications
Harris Communications is a one-stop resource for products for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people.
MISSOURI
Teltex, Inc.
Teltex is setting the mark when it comes to providing equipment for the deaf and hard of hearing. Since we specialize in amplified phones, TTY’s, unique notification and Smoke Detection Systems we provide extra support after the purchase answering any questions you may have. Your satisfaction is guaranteed before, during, and after the sale. Teltex, Inc. began as a TTY repair facility in 1997 and quickly became a nationally recognized company for repairing TTY’s, Telephone Equipment and Notification Systems for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. The company has evolved over the years becoming one of the top distributors of equipment for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. As a national service center we remain one of the only distributors in the country that services every item we sell.
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NEW YORK
HumanWare
DeafBlind Communicator Documentation Spec Sheet (pdf) Technical Facts (pdf) Technical Facts (doc) Opening Doors to the World Effective Collaboration Creates the Right Solution HumanWare, in partnership with the Washington State Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH), has developed a new deafblind communication system. The DeafBlind Communicator (DBC) is the result of collaboration between deafblind individuals and focus groups, professionals from both the deaf and blind communities, and HumanWare’s engineering and marketing teams. The basic DBC provides three types of communication for deafblind users: face-to-face, TTY, and SMS Texting. (Other more powerful features can be activated by the user if desired). TTY Integrated into the DB-BrailleNote The DB-BrailleNote has the land-line connector and special TTY software built right into it making a separate TTY unnecessary. From the chat menu, DBC lets the user enter a telephone number of a TTY or relay service and then either store that number in an address book for future use or make the call and proceed with a TTY conversation. The DBC also has an answering machine built into it. Two Portable Components are Easy to Carry The DBC consists of two separate components that deafblind users can easily carry wherever they go. The main unit is the DB BrailleNote which is a BrailleNote mPower (Perkins and QWERTY models available) with special deafblind software installed in it. The companion unit is the DB-Phone which is a special cell phone with a visual display and a QWERTY keyboard that also has unique deafblind software installed in it. These two components communicate wirelessly with each other using Bluetooth. Face-to-face Communication Wherever You Go DBC users can now communicate with bus drivers, waiters, shop clerks, sighted friends and family, etc. by simply activating a face-to-face chat. By following a simple menu on the DB-BrailleNote, the DB-Phone can be activated and handed to a sighted person. It’s easy to keep track of the DB-Phone as it has a retractable security tether. A message is both spoken and displayed on the DB-Phone stating, “Hi, I’m blind and I can’t hear. To communicate with me, type a message on this keyboard and press (the return arrow).” Whatever the sighted person types on the DB-Phone in text is sent to the DB-BrailleNote user and displayed in Braille. The DBC user can then type a response on the DB-BrailleNote and send it to the DB-Phone and so the conversation continues. Communication with Other BrailleNote and DBC Users Not only can the DBC work in face-to-face situations with sighted people using the DB-Phone, but it can also communicate with other DBC users and even other BrailleNote mPower users. SMS Texting to Other Cell Phone Users Text messaging is fast becoming one of the most frequent forms of communication between cell phone users. A SIM card can be purchased from a wireless provider and installed in the DB-Phone. Following the same basic steps used when activating a TTY call, DBC users can choose to activate the DB-Phone to send text messages. Because of the wireless Bluetooth connection, DBC users never need to access the phone directly. Everything is controlled right from the DB-BrailleNote. Keeping It Simple with KeySoft The DBC is designed to be simple and straight forward with the goal of enabling any Braille user to learn to use it with minimal training. The DBC uses a condensed form of BrailleNote mPower’s notoriously friendly user interface called KeySoft. Easy-to-use menus enable users to quickly find the applications they need and context sensitive “help” is always available in every application to guide and remind the user of options and commands. Activating mPower Applications Those users who are ready for a more sophisticated system can choose to activate the full power of the BrailleNote mPower. Applications like a word processor with spell checker, planner, email, Internet browser, and bookreader are among the applications included once activated. (For more information on the BrailleNote mPower, check out the product section on HumanWare’s website). HumanWare’s new DeafBlind Communicator opens a world of communication possibilities for people who are deaf and blind! var largeImage = 'Site/Files/Shop/092bf14e5ba40b17b948b38ef5c294bf/dbc.jpg'; /*function setMainImage(src,large) { $('mainImage').src = src; largeImage = large; }*/
NEW YORK
Independent Living Aids / SoundBytes
Independent Living Aids, LLC / SoundBytes is a catalog, web and retail-based company that offers a wide range of hearing assistive devices to benefit anyone with a hearing loss. We carry a comprehensive selection of popular, well-designed items to assist users in conversation, on the telephone, watching television, and other daily activities. As a division of Independent Living Aids, LLC, the United States' oldest privately held mail order company supplying products for blind and visually impaired individuals, Soundbytes has the unique advantage of being able to provide products for multiple disabilities.
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NEW YORK
LS&S, LLC
We Try Because You Try™ LS&S specializes in products for the blind, visually impaired, deaf, and hard of hearing. Here you will find a great collection of low vision aids, hearing helpers, daily living aids, and information designed to help you or a loved one regain independence. Adjusting to life-altering changes can be difficult, but in the case of vision or hearing loss LS&S can help you find useful products that will make a difference in your life.
PENNSYLVANIA
DynaVox Systems
As the world's leading provider of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) products and services, DynaVox Mayer-Johnson offers complete solutions for individuals with speech and learning challenges. Our speech generating devices, often funded by Medicare, Medicaid, insurance and state telephone programs help those with conditions such as autism, ALS, cerebral palsy, stroke, brain injury and others; make meaningful connections with the world around them.
TENNESSEE
Clarity
Over the last four decades, Clarity has become the nation's leading developer of amplified telephones through a steadfast commitment to innovation and uncompromising dedication to the people it serves.
VERMONT
Workhorse Creative Inc.
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