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Phones for deaf or hard of hearing disabilities

If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you can choose one of these MassEDP telephones.

Serene Innovations RF 105 Signaler

  • Ringer has an audible and visual alert for incoming phone calls
  • Includes adjustable super loud volume up to 95dB
  • Has selectable ringing patterns and tones
  • Bright visual ringer
  • Bed shaker (sold separately) to alert you when you sleep

Silent Call Communications Omni Page Kit

  • Basic telephone alerting system
  • Receiver clips onto a belt or pocket
  • Vibrates when the phone rings
  • Tactile call alerts
  • Works in a 100 foot range

Ultratec Crystal Tone Ringer

  • Audible call alert
  • Super loud ring volume up to 95dB
  • Adjustable volume and tone settings
  • Adjustable and distinctive ring patterns
  • Built-in visual ring signaler

Ultratec Superprint 4425 with ASCII

  • Text-based telephone if you need to type your conversations
  • Includes a built-in 24-character printer
  • 3 print sizes
  • Includes TTY announcer
  • Records the date and time at the beginning of each call
  • Has automated ID
  • The E-Turbo system lets you easily call directly through your relay service
  • Has Relay Voice Announcer which you can program
  • Built-in ring flasher
  • Records call progress
  • Allows you to record a programmable message
  • Allows for auto-busy redial, wait for response, and 3-way calling features
  • Can retrieve messages remotely
  • Includes "Go Ahead" (GA) and "Stop Keying" (SK) keys
  • Includes easy-touch greeting memo
  • Allows for keyboard dialing, follow-on dialing, and call transfer
  • Remembers numbers for dialing and redialing
  • Uses Turbo Code, ASCII Code, and Baudot Code
  • Includes sticky key feature for single-handed typing

You may need MassRelay service to complete your calls with this phone.

Ultratec Uniphone 1140

  • Combines a telephone, TTY, and an amplifier all in one
  • Volume control up to 20 dB
  • Keyboard and follow-on dialing
  • Perfect for voice and hearing carryover 
  • Turbo Code and Auto ID
  • 2-line LCD display with backlight
  • Built-in ring flasher
  • 8 kilobyte memory
  • Auto-Answering machine with programmable message
  • Printer port

Ultratec Simplicity System

  • Visual call alert system
  • Can flash a plugged-in lamp to alert you of incoming calls
  • Includes interchangeable transmitters and receivers
  • Flash patterns follow ring pattern
  • Available as wall mount or desktop
  • Plugs directly into telephone line
  • Wall mount models include add-on strobe

UA50 Handset/Headset Amplifier

  • Compatible with virtually any modular connected phone system
  • Makes conversations louder and clearer
  • Includes mic, headset, and handset
  • Amplifies up to 30 dB (and up to 45 dB with Boost setting)
  • Amplifies sound for both handset and headset
  • Includes tone control settings

Serene Innovations HD-60

  • Amplifies incoming sound over 55+ dB
  • Makes calls clear and easy to understand
  • No distortion or echo
  • Offers warnings to alert you that the handset is not reset correctly, and incoming calls are being blocked
  • The Digital Tone Setting lets you to boost and enhance speech frequencies, to make sounds clearer
  • Includes a large and brightly backlit keypad
  • 12 one-touch programmable memory buttons.
  • 2 front and side visual ring flashers
  • Super loud ringer (95+ dB)  with adjustable ringing volume and tone controls
  • The handset is hearing aid compatible
  • Includes 3.5mm jack for neck loop, T-coil or other accessories.

Fanstel T56

  • Amplifies sound up to 56 dB
  • Volume levels are adjustable so that you can comfortably and clearly hear a caller's voice

Clarity XLC3.4

  • Amplifies sound up to 50 dB
  • Amplifies outgoing speech up to 15 dB
  • Belt clip and loud and clear speakerphone for hands-free calling
  • Cordless and interference-free
  • Extra loud ringer (95dB) with adjustable tones
  • Hearing aid compatible and TIA-1083 compliant
  • Super bright visual ringer with voicemail indicator
  • Direct connection to assistive listening devices or headset (2.5mm or 3.5mm)
  • High contrast and large font Caller ID screen
  • Talking Caller ID
  • 4 tone settings
  • Can be extended to up to 4 extra handsets (XLC3.1)

Clarity (Ameriphone) Voice Carryover

  • Amplified, hearing aid compatible phone
  • Allows you to make Voice Carry Over (VCO) calls through MassRelay
  • Speak into the handset and read replies on the built-in screen
  • No typing required
  • Includes built-in text answering machine
  • Speed dial button for fast Relay Service access
  • Preset message initiates VCO calls
  • Amplifies incoming voices up to 30dB
  • Includes 3 adjustable ringer volumes up to 95dB
  • Includes adjustable tone control
  • Includes back-lit, big buttons for easy dialing
  • Gray numbers on black buttons

Clarity D613

  • Uses technology for loud and clear conversations
  • Amplifies incoming sounds up to 30 dB
  • Large and high contrast buttons for easy dialing
  • Large Caller ID display with large numbers
  • Includes a loud and clear handset speakerphone, with intercom between handsets
  • Phone book holds up to 30 names and numbers and has 9 memory buttons
  • Stores the last 5 numbers used for easy redial
  • Interference-free
  • Caller ID for call waiting
  • Expands to up to 5 handsets
  • Includes digital answering machine
  • Includes call screening, call transfer, and mute call functions
  • Compatible with hearing aids and T-Coil with TIA-1083 compliance

Geemarc AmpliVOICE50

  • Easily set up to meet the user's specific needs
  • Includes many talkback features
  • The talkback feature will repeat the buttons you push
  • Includes talking caller ID which will speak the name and number of incoming calls
  • Phone book can store up to 30 numbers
  • You can audibly record names so they will be announced with incoming calls
  • Includes visual display for Caller ID
  • Menu options are large and backlit

Contact   for Phones for deaf or hard of hearing disabilities

Fax

(508) 947-1450

Address

Main office
151 Campanelli Drive, Suite A, Middleborough, MA 02346

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