A day in the life of two deaf people

A day in the life of....Ineedo Help & Ivor Gadget

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06.45 hoursIneedo

Oversleeps, he doesnt hearhis alarm clock oh whoops!

but. Ivor is woken by his Vibrating alarm clock

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Vibrating Alarm ClocksThey are very, very loudDesigned to even wake up teenagers !!

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08.00 hoursIneedoMisses the train the boss will not be happy, its not the first time Meanwhile...Ivor Is at the station on time and listens to his mp3 player using a personal stereo direct input lead.*

Personal stereo direct input leadSuperb sound qualityDirect input connection to hearing aid from any 3.5mm headphone socket, including mp3 player, iPod, mobile phone etc.

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Personal inductive listeningConnect using the loop program on your hearing aids 7

09.00 hoursIneedoIs still running from the station.

while.Ivor Is at work on time, ready to start his working day.Its time for coffee!

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09.20 hoursIneedoMisses a phone call, he isunaware that his no.1 customerhas been trying to contact him.

across the city.IvorListens to the answerphone messages on his amplified phone received while he was away at the weekend

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10.00 hoursIneedoLooks out of the window.Why is everybody out in the car park?but.

Ivoris in the car park during during the monthly fire drill.He was alerted by his pager.

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12.00 hoursIneedoTakes a phone call, not an easy experience. Ineedo used to be able to use the phone easily until a new phone system was installed. It looks very smart and even shows the time and who is calling, but the system phones are difficult to hear, it is very frustrating for everyone.meanwhile.

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12.00 hoursmeanwhile .IvorTakes a phone call using an fmGenie radio aid connected to his hearing aids and his work telephone. It leaves his hands free and he can easily use his computer while he talks.

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13.00 hoursIneedoTime for lunch what will Ineedos girlfriend be doing tonight?IvorIts Ivors lunch break too. Using his mobile phone Bluetooth Neckloop, he calls his friend Vera Nice to ask for a lift home and to join him for supper.*

Bluetooth neckoopUse with the loop programme on hearing aidsPair with bluetooth enabled mobile phonesRechargeable with USB, mains and car charger options

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14.00 hoursIneedoIneedo is sitting eating his lunch...

IvorIts important that Ivor talks to his boss straight after lunch. His smart new watch vibrates to remind him that he has to be there in 5 minutes... *

Vibralite Vibrating WatchesGood vibrationDaily alarms and countdown timersRange of different styles and colours

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15.00 hoursIneedoThere is a presentation by his new boss who he would like to impress!Although Ineedo has a special seat at the front it is still not easy, especially when the new lady turns around.however.

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15.00 hourshowever.IvorIs also attending a presentation but listening using his fmGenie radio aid with his hearing aids both for the presentation and with a conference microphone for the group discussions that follow.*

17.00 hoursIneedoThe train is on time for a change. Ineedo watches dusk falling as the train winds its way home through the suburbs.IvorIvor can find listening in the car difficult so he uses his fmGenie radio aid to catch up on the latest gossip with Vera.*

18.00 hours

... IvorHome at the end of a busy day, Ivor picks up his PPS pager from the hall table.The pager has trigger units for the door bell, telephone and smoke alarm system to help keep Ivor in touch with the world around him.

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18.10 hoursIneedoWhile at the kitchen sink Ineedo was frightened out of his life when he saw Harry from next door knocking at the window. Harry had guessed that Ineedo had not heard him ringing the front door bell.but our other friend.*

19.00 hoursIneedoDinner was tasty, but Ineedo was not too pleased. He had missed the start of the James Bond film because Harry from next door was knocking at the window again. This time it was to ask for the TV sound to be turned down the train crash was just too realistic !!

Meanwhile, on the other side of town.

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19.00 hours on the other side of town.

Ivor and Veraare using the DVD player to watch their favourite film with subtitles. Ivor is also using a Digital headset to help him listen to the TV, without deafening his very nice girlfriend! *

22.00 hoursIneedoTime for bed, Ineedo hopes that by getting an early night he will wake on time. elsewhere. Ivor Kisses Vera goodnight. She is off home as she has an early start tomorrow.*

22.30 hoursIneedoIneedo has left his hearing aids in his jacket pocketIvor Ivor takes off his hearing aids and puts them in his Dry and Store, so theyll be ready for the morning

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Dry and StoreDesigned for home use every nightRemoves moistureDries earwaxKills germsDeodorizes hearing aidsMany other items also available keep hearing aids in great condition*

22.45 hoursIneedoWe are not sure what would happen to Ineedo if there was a fire during the night .. Are you ?Ivor Time for bed, safe in the knowledge that his interlinked smoke alarm with bed shaker will wake him if there is a fire.*

Smoke alarm with bed vibrator and strobeBed vibrator with strobeWireless system with DIY installationInterlinked smoke alarm heads so that if any sensor is activated the whole system alertsOption for Carbon Monoxide detection

*Hearing aid users do not wear hearing aids at night and would not hear a conventional smoke alarm

Solutions to improvethe quality of lifeTechnology will never solve all problems but. there is a lot that it can help with.

Goodbye from us and goodbye from them.Thank you for listening.*

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