The telephone is one of the main tools of our everyday lives. We call our friends, family, doctor, dentist, office, bank, library, the citizen's advice bureau, helplines, our lawyer, transport enquiries, information directories - in fact almost everyone is available at the end of a telephone line.
In our homes the telephone gives easy access to the outside world. For many people it is their main link with others. This is particularly so for disabled and elderly people. However, the telephone can be a barrier to communication if it is difficult to use.
Many disabled and elderly people have difficulty using telephones. For example, buttons can be difficult to distinguish and some telephones can be difficult to hold without accidently pressing the keys. The huge range of telephones in all shapes and sizes that come packed with features can also present problems for even the most able user.
Most telephones are now manufactured with a combination of features to make them easier to use for the disabled and elderly. Such features include: large keypad, hearing aid compatibility, receiver amplification, pitch and volume control, visual display and ringing alert.
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Easyanswer Phone MKIII
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Simple to use, auto answers incoming calls and can make outgoing calls
to any telephone at the press of one button*1 and has the following features: Incoming Calls -
Automatic answering after a preset number of rings.
Duplex speech (normal hands free two way conversation).
User can hang-up and terminate call by pressing one button, (optional ‘zero touch’ switch available if user has very restricted movement or dexterity problems).
Remote control of call is by the person calling in, the recipient simply converses, no physical input required.
Lapel clip microphone as standard to cater for very low voice levels.
Volume can be adjusted remotely by caller.
Automatic call timeout, time adjustable one to nine minutes. Outgoing Calls -
One touch on front panel or optional remote pear-push switch triggers a call.
Optional ‘zero touch switch’ on goose neck stand available if user has very restricted movement or
dexterity problems.
Duplex speech (normal hands free two way conversation).
The call can be terminated or extended by the recipient of the call by pressing buttons on their phone.
Automatic call timeout, time adjustable one to nine minutes.
Price: £325.00 excluding VAT
Last updated: 15/06/2006
BT Group plc
BT Centre, 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ, UK.
Tel: +44 8702 430126 (call centre); +44 207 356 5000 (general enquiries)
Web: www.bt.com; www.shop.bt.com
Big Button 100
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The Big Button 100 corded telephone is not only a handy tool for the elderly and those with sight, hearing or dexterity impairments, but also an affordable, easy to use and attractive phone. Hands free, with adjustable speech amplification, an RNIB approved font, integrated 1471 and 1571 buttons, ringer volume options, speed dial 13-number memory, call indicator light, hear the number of your last caller, hearing aid compatible, wall mountable.
Colour: Alpine White
Price: £24.99
Last updated: 13/12/2007
Freestyle 6300 Twin Cordless Handsets
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The BT Freestyle 6300 big button cordless telephone features include: Big Buttons for ease of use; 100 name & number directory; Caller display; Call waiting; Ringer melodies - 15 melodies; Handsfree capability; GAP compatible which means that you can link to additional telephones; Amplify button on handset; Base station ringer volume; Call indicator light; Earpiece volume; control; Ringer tone control; Ringer volume control; Hearing aid compatible (BT do not recommend this phone for people who use Analogue hearing aids); Last number redial; Large liquid crystal display; Zoom text; Range 300 meters outdoors, 50 meters indoors.
Colour: Dark Grey
Price: £84.99
Last updated: 13/12/2007
Ameriphone EXL30 Amplified Telephone
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Clarity® Power™ technology. Amplifies incoming sounds up to 30 decibels. Adjustable tone control (600-2400Hz). Visual ring indicator. Extra loud ringer (95+ dB). Hearing aid T-coil compatible handset. Large and easy to use buttons. Last number redial. Wall mountable.
Ref: 76568.000
Price: $119.95
Last updated: 16/06/2006
Ameriphone JV35 Amplified Telephone with Talk Back Numbers
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The Ameriphone JV35 Amplified Telephone with Braille characters restores the ease of using the telephone to persons with both low vision and moderate to severe hearing loss. Increases incoming sounds up to 37 decibels. Electronic voice repeats each number as it is dialed. Adjustable incoming volume control. Adjustable incoming tone control (600-2400Hz). Visual ring indicator. Extra loud (95+ dB) ringer.
Ref: 76560.000
Price: $139.95
Last updated: 03/07/2006
Ameriphone P300 Amplified "Photo Phone"
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The Ameriphone P300 allows people to quickly and easily dial a pre-programmed number by simply depressing a button that houses a photo. Nine programmable photo memory buttons. Amplifies incoming sound up to 20 decibels. Adjustable incoming volume control. Bright visual ring indicator. Extra loud ringer (75+ dB). Hearing aid T-coil compatible handset. Large, easy-to-use keypad.
Ref: 76593.000
Price: $44.95
Last updated: 03/07/2006
Doro
Tel: +44 1753 883 080
Fax: +44 1753 883 081
Email: acsales@doro-uk.com
Web: www.doro-uk.com
HearPlus 317c
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Ampliedfied corded telephone features: Doro Audio+ for improved hearing aid compatibility and enhanced sound amplification including loud handset volume with special boost function, receiver tone adjustment, loud ringer with multiple frequency settings, strobe ringer and compliance with HAC standards at preferred levels.
Extra large display with very high contrast and zoom.
Vibrator mode outlet.
High contrast keys with low reflective finish and concave design.
Robust base unit for greater stability.
Comfortable handset that falls easily into place.
Easy to clean surfaces.
Low profile front to reduce strain during operation.
Headset outlet for headset/ neck loop/additional receiver.
10 position Caller ID log.
4 direct memories with name display.
9 ring tones.
Redial last 5 numbers.
Ringer volume control and ringer off.
Colour: White
Last updated: 13/03/2008
Clearsound CL100
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Amplified telephone with volume and tone control. Other features include:
Visual ringer indicator; Big button keypad;
3 Emergency memories;
9 Direct memories;
Adjustable ringer level & tone;
Last number redial;
Time break recall & mute;
Wall mountable;
Hearing aid compatible.
Colour: White
Price: £39.99
Last updated: 15/06/2006
Clearsound CL200
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Amplified telephone with volume and tone control. Other features includes: Handsfree dialing; Speaker volume control;
Extra bright visual ringer indicator (strobe), or alternatively a shaker ringer indicator (vibrating pad) can be used;
Message waiting;
Headset output;
Big button keypad;
3 Emergency memories;
9 Direct memories;
Last number redial;
Time break recall & mute;
Wall mountable and hearing aid compatible.
Colour: White
Price: £69.99
Shaker Ringer Indicator
Ref: CLA2
Price: £14.99
Last updated: 15/06/2006
Clearsound CL400
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Extra volume and tone caller ID telephone. Features include:
Caller identification: 99 incoming call name and numbers, 30 outgoing call numbers; Message waiting; Calling time; Date and time stamp;
Extra bright visual ringer indicator (strobe);
Big button keypad;
3 Emergency memories;
8 Direct memories;
Handsfree and speaker phone;
Large alphanumeric display with backlight;
Phone book: 90 numbers;
Adjustable ringer level & tone (3 levels and 4 tones);
Last number redial;
Time break recall & mute;
Headset output and shaker output;
Neck loop output;
Wall mountable and hearing aid compatible.
Colour: Steel Blue
Price: £99.99
Last updated: 15/06/2006
Dallas 10
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Big button telephone. Receiver volume slide control (up to 18dB).
Ringer volume control Hi/Lo/Off.
Large keypad.
10 memories (+3 indirect) to store frequently used numbers.
Visual ringer indicator - (super bright LED). In use LED indicator.
Last number redial.
Mute button.
Desk or wall mountable.
Hearing aid compatible.
Colour: Graphite Silver
Last updated: 03/07/2006
Krown Manufacturing, Inc.
3408 Indale Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76116, United States of America.
Tel: +1 817 738 2485
Fax: +1 817 738 1970
Email: info@krownmfg.com
Web: www.krownmfg.com
Equalizer Amplified Telephone
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The EQ40 increases the incoming voice by 40+ decibels. Adjustable 95 dB ringer. Super bright ring indicator. 3-range pitch equalizer. Three available one-touch emergency buttons. Hearing aid (t-coil) compatible. Large number key pad, black on white. Last number redial. Anti-feedback filter. Dual telephone jacks for extra signaling devices. 10-number speed-dial memory. Flash for use with phone company services, such as Call Waiting and 3-Way calling. Telephone line powered.
Ref: K-EQ40
Price: $64.95
Last updated: 17/03/2008
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