RELEASE: March 17, 2003

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Division of Deaf and Hard of Hearing schedules demo days for assistive devices

TRENTON, NEW JERSEY – Deaf and hard of hearing consumers will be able to try-out different assistive equipment on display at the Joseph Kohn Rehabilitation Center (JKRC) in New Brunswick during quarterly "Demonstration Days" sponsored by the Department of Human Services’ Division of Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DDHH).

Due to the positive response and support from its first Demo Day in mid-December, DDHH has planned March 18, June 17, September 9 and December 16 for anyone who wishes to receive a demonstration on assistive technology for people with hearing loss. Between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. consumers and family members can view 37 different devices in eight equipment categories: Smoke Alarms, Doorknockers/Doorbells, Notification Products, Wake Up, Assistive Listening Equipment in FM, Infrared, and Personal Communicator versions, plus Telephone Products. From smoke detectors in visual or vibrating models, doorbells using light beacons or strobe chimes, and baby cry signalers to sonic boom alarm clocks, infrared TV systems, pocket sized personal communicators and all varieties of telephone amplifiers and text equipment, DDHH field representatives will show how all of this equipment can enhance the quality of life for people with hearing loss.

The Kohn Center is located at 130 Livingston Avenue in New Brunswick. If the quarterly demonstration dates are not convenient, consumers can schedule a private appointment with DDHH Field Representatives Traci Burton or Jason Weiland by calling 609-984-7281.

The JKRC also houses assistive and adaptive equipment that serves the blind and visually impaired community.

In prices ranging from $25 to $600, the following equipment is currently on display at the Assistive Device Demonstration Center at JKRC:

Smoke Alarms:

Smoke Detector with visual Signaling

Smoke Detector/Signal Unit with Vibrator

Doorknockers/Doorbells:

Knock Sensor

Door Beacon

Wireless Strobe Door Chime

Notification Products:

Sonic Blink Receiver

Remote Receiver

Baby Cry Signaler

Strobe Flasher

Mini Strobe Flasher

Phone Flasher

Wireless Pager

Vibration Watch

Wake Up:

Sonic Boom Alarm Clock

Wake Assure Alarm Clock

Personal Vibrating Alarm Clock

Assistive Listening Equipment – FM:

Conference Mate

Personal FM System

Assistive Listening Equipment – Infrared:

Infrared Television System

Personal Infrared Receiver

Assistive Listening Equipment – Personal Communicator

PocketTalker Pro

Telephone Products:

Spirit 56K PCI Plug & Play "Next Talk" Software

Portable Telephone Amplifier

Phone Amplifier

Super Phone Ringer

Amplified Phone with Flasher

Amplified Telephone

Crystal Tone

Amplified Cordless

Pocket Speak & Read Portable VCO (Voice Carry Over) Unit

Dialogue VCO

VCO/TTY Phone

Text Telephone (TTY)

Text Telephone (TTY) with Printer (Ultratec Superprint 4425)

Hearing Aid Telephone Interconnect Systems (HaTIS)

Voice & TTY Answering Machine

2-way phone line simulator – Viking (for training purposes)

For more information, call the NJ Division on Deaf and Hard of Hearing Hotline: 1-800-793-8339.

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