Disability Rights Center of New Hampshire

Assistive Technology – Hearing

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Assistive technology relating to hearing includes hearing aids, vibrating or light activating alarms, and text telephones.

 

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Basic  Info

A hearing aid is a type of assistive technology that helps individuals with hearing loss by amplifying sounds. There are several different types of hearing aids, each varying in construction, placement, requirements for care, durability, and cost. The most common types of hearing aids include:

    • Behind-the-ear (BTE)
    • In-the-ear (ITE)
    • In-the-canal (ITC)/Completely-in-the-canal (CITC)
    • Open-fit
    • Receiver-in-the-ear (RITE)

Who can use it? 

Hearing aids can be beneficial for individuals of all ages with varying levels of hearing loss. 

How can it help?

Hearing aids can help individuals with partial hearing loss to listen, communicate, and participate in daily activities by amplifying sounds in the environment. 

How can I access it?

 

Additional Resources

Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Provider: https://www.reqinc.com/services

Refurbished Equipment Marketplace (REM): https://shoprem.com/

Equipment Loan Closet: https://www.coachapincenter.org/services/mobility-equipment/

Resource List: https://nhfv.org/resources-category/adapted-equipmentdurable-medical-equipment/

Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Provider: https://www.renmarinc.com/

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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