Telephone users with disabilities - Speech Impairment

Telephones - What features do disabled people need?

Speech difficulties will hinder use of the telephone network in speech mode. People with very weak voices will require 'send' amplification. Stammering problems may be influenced by the speaker's own voice being heard thr size="2" width="50%" size="2" width="50%"ough the telephone earpiece (sidetone).

Essential Features
Microphone amplification.	Key feedback - audible.
Desirable Features
Sidetone reduction.

Disability category links
Hearing impairment - moderate.	Speech impairment - severe.
Hearing impairment - severe.	Limited dexterity.
Deafness.	Limited use of hands/arms.
Visual impairment - moderate.	Weak grip.
Visual impairment - severe.	Hand tremor.
Blindness.	Cognitive impairment.
Deaf-blindness.	Restricted mobility (lower limb).
Speech impairment - moderate.

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