HLAA Convention 2011 Special: Exhibits #3

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NVRC News - June 21, 2011

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Exhibits #3 - American Abilities Television Network, Amplicom, Audiotoniq

By Marla Dougherty, 6/21/11

American Abilities Television Network (AATV)

In 2008, AATV was launched on CW Rochester Channel in New York by

McCollough to bring quality programming on a variety of subjects to the deaf

and hard of hearing community.

This network addresses the concerns of individuals who are deaf or hard of

hearing by offering documentaries, interviews, movies and educational

segments that are all opened captioned. The 30 minute programs air each

Sunday and keep viewers both entertained and informed.

AATV is commercially supported and sponsored in part by the Rochester School

for the Deaf. For more information, visit their website

http://www.mirusmedia.net <http://www.mirusmedia.net/> . While you are

there, click the Contact Us button to find out how you can have this service

brought to your city or community.

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Amplicom USA

I spoke with Abramowitz, the President and CEO of Amplicom USA about

their latest products. The booth had several samples of telecommunication

products like the PowerTel 580, an amplified cordless phone with built in

answering machine and message playback through the handset or speaker. They

also had a Vibration Pillow that vibrates when you receive an incoming call

and a neck loop that is easy to plug in for listening to calls through your

T-coil.

I found the wireless vibrating wrist shaker very interesting. It will alert

you to incoming calls and allows you to remotely answer calls in speaker

phone mode. Another feature on the wrist shaker is a large red button for

automatically dialing emergency numbers.

Amplicom's analog alarm clock has a bright, flashing LED light and 3

different alarm types. The wireless bed shaker or vibrating pad receives the

signal up to 150 feet away, which means it will work even if you are napping

on the couch! Visit their website for their complete product line.

http://www.amplicomusa.com/

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Audiotoniq

A new exhibitor this year was Audiotoniq, introducing its new technology for

a self-test hearing system and hearing aids. Both products will be rolled

out later this fall.

In 2009, Audiotoniq was formed to give consumers an opportunity for another

option to products currently available in the hearing aid industry. Many

people do not receive the proper care for their hearing loss either due to

lack of awareness or resources to cover the high cost of hearing aids.

Audiotoniq set out to redesign the hearing aid industry's current practices.

Testing system: The low cost self-test system is a portable device that is

no bigger than a briefcase. It can be used in pharmacies, schools, doctor's

offices and emergency rooms. After adjusting the headphones, the user sits

behind the computer screen and follows the prompts and video instructions

for the hearing test. The device provides an audiogram and baseline hearing

assessment as well as an online connection to an audiologist and Audiotoniq

customer care representative.

Audiotoniq hearing aid: The BTE hearing aids will cost less than

high-quality hearing aids and will be purchased online. They will offer

several features and allow the user all the control. Aimed at tech-savvy,

do-it-yourself consumers who prefer more control, these hearing aids are for

people with moderate to severe hearing loss. More information is available

on their website http://www.audiotoniq.com/

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