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Alerting Devices

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Consult your healthcare provider to determine the right assistive technology for your needs.

What Are Alerting Devices?

Alerting devices, also called signalers or notification devices, help you notice important sounds by using vibrations, flashing lights, or loud tones. These devices increase safety and independence by alerting you to things like doorbells, alarms, or phone calls. Some common types of alerting devices include:

  • Alarm clocks: alerts the user with strobe lights or bed shakers, or are equipped to connect to vibration devices or lamps
  • Doorbell signalers: alerts when someone is at the door
  • Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors: alerts when unsafe levels are detected
  • Telephone signalers: alerts when the phone is ringing
  • Baby cry signalers: alerts the user when baby sounds are detected
  • Emergency vehicle alerters: provides a visual cue when emergency sirens are detected

How Can I Get an Alerting Device?

  • Online/In-store: Some alerting devices may be available to purchase through typical retailers. Do your own research to determine the right device for you.
  • Specialty retailers: Some alerting devices may only be available through specialty retailers, and costs of devices may vary.
  • Loan equipment closets: Devices may be available to try out and/or borrow from local equipment closets. 

 

Additional Information and Opportunities for Financial Assistance

DRC-NH does not endorse any of the providers or organizations listed below. This information is provided solely for informational purposes.

Northeast Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, INC.

New Hampshire Family Voices – Deaf and Hard of Hearing Resources

Assistive Technology New Hampshire (ATinNH) -Demonstrations & Loans

ATinNH-Homepage

Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation of New Hampshire

All About Assistive Technology

Consulting with a healthcare provider, such as a primary care provider (PCP), physical therapist, or occupational therapist, is essential to determine the right assistive technology for your needs. They can assess your situation, recommend the most suitable technology, and provide training on how to use it safely and effectively.

Assistive Technology

We help individuals identify and acquire technology necessary to help students access their curriculum, assist individuals who want to work become employable and successful in the job market, and help people with disabilities enjoy life and stay engaged with their communities.

The information above was created as part of a capstone project by a 2024/2025 LEND Trainee in collaboration with the NH-ME LEND Program.

Learn more at https://iod.unh.edu/nh-me-lend.

About DRCNH

Disability Rights Center – New Hampshire is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating barriers for people with disabilities across New Hampshire. DRC is the federally designated protection and advocacy agency for New Hampshire and has authority under federal law to conduct investigations in cases of probable abuse or neglect.

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