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Assistive Technology for Students Who Are Deaf or Hearing Impaired

 

Closed Captioned Videos and Equipment

The audio portion of the programming is displayed as text superimposed over the video. Closed captioning information is encoded and transmitted within the television signal. The closed captioning text is not ordinarily visible. In order to view closed captioning, viewers must use either a set-top decoder or a television receiver with integrated decoder circuitry. Closed captioning may not be available on all videos.

FM Hearing Assistance System by Williams Sound Corp

Located in Dodd Auditorium, this wireless system uses transmitters and receivers to allow hearing in difficult listening situations. The transmitter is a battery-powered belt pack used with a microphone to convert sound into an FM signal. The receiver is also battery-powered and is used with an earphone to intercept the FM signal sent by the transmitter. There are several types of earpieces available to use with the receiver: lightweight headphones; dual mini earphones; single mini earphones; surround earphones; and a t-switch, which can be plugged into a hearing aid. Contact the Dodd Auditorium Manager at (540) 654-1235 the day before an event to reserve the device or request it rom an usher at the event.

MyCap Junior

A closed caption decoding device that prints spoken dialogues, narrations, and sound effects on a television screen that is not already closed caption capable (pre 1993 models). It can also be used with a VCR and video projector. Available through the Office of Disability Services and the Multimedia Center.

Personal FM System

Hearing Helper FM System 200 by Williams Sound Corporporation. Designed for use with hearing aids or for students with moderate to severe hearing impairment. The teacher wears a compact transmitter and microphone and the student wears a portable receiver and earphone. Available through the Office of Disability Services.

flashing fire alarms and bed shakers

Available to those who might not hear an audible fire alarm. Contact the Office of Disability Services for this accommodation.