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Equipment Available through TDDP—Pennsylvania's Telecommunications Device Distribution Program

The following are pictures and descriptions of equipment available through Pennsylvania's Telecommunication Device Distribution Program (TDDP). Each device includes a suggestion of who can benefit. However, every individual is different and has unique needs. And remember, the actual applications may go beyond these suggestions. If you are unsure of which device to request from TDDP, it is strongly suggested that you borrow the device for a trial period from Pennsylvania's Assistive Technology Lending Library.

The inventory codes for the Assistive Technology Lending Library are included in the device description for your convenience when completing the Assistive Technology Lending Library Device Loan Request form. Other descriptions and more information about these devices can be found on the Assistive Technology Lending Library website: http://disabilities.temple.edu/atlend.

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Equipment Name: Clarity C4220

Equipment Description

This cordless phone amplifies up to 50 dB. This also has a handset speakerphone and back lit buttons. The earpiece has a concave shape.

People Who May Benefit

Individuals who are hard of hearing.

ATLL Code

TL-C4220-TDDP

Equipment Name: Clarity C4230

Equipment Description

This cordless phone amplifies up to 50 dB. This also has a handset speakerphone and back lit buttons. The earpiece has a concave shape. It has an answering machine, with an adjustable playback speed.

People Who May Benefit

Individuals who are hard of hearing.

ATLL Code

TL-C4230-TDDP

Equipment Name: Amplified Photo Phone, HD-30P

Equipment Description

This amplified (up to 30 dB) phone has nine large programmable photo memory buttons. A number can be dialed just by pressing on a picture. The ringer is adjustable up to 90dB, and there is a ring flasher.

People Who May Benefit

Individuals who may not be able to read. Individuals who cannot remember names or numbers. Individuals who have trouble pressing small phone buttons. Individuals who are hard of hearing.

ATLL Code

TL-HD30P-TDDP

Equipment Name: Amplified Photo Speaker Phone, HD-40P

Equipment Description

This amplified (up to 26 dB) phone has nine large programmable photo memory buttons. A number can be dialed just by pressing on a picture. The ringer is adjustable up to 90dB, and there is a ring flasher. This is also a speakerphone.

People Who May Benefit

Individuals who may not be able to read. Individuals who cannot remember names or numbers. Individuals who have trouble pressing small phone buttons. Individuals who need minimal amplification.

ATLL Code

TL-HD40P-TDDP

Equipment Name: Doro Phone

Equipment Description

Large button keys. Photos can be programmed with favorite numbers. Main keypad can be covered up to avoid confusion when dialing. Hearing aid compatible.

People Who May Benefit

Individuals who may not be able to read. Individuals who cannot remember names or numbers.

ATLL Code

TL-DOROPHOTO-TDDP

Equipment Name: HD 60J Jumbo Keys

Equipment Description

This phone has high-contrast, large buttons with Braille embossing on the keys, and is an amplified phone (55dB).

People Who May Benefit

Individuals who may have difficulty seeing. Individuals who have difficulty with small buttons.

ATLL Code

TL-HD60J-TDDP

Equipment Name: Plantronics Cordless Headset Phone, CT-14

Equipment Description

A pocket size single-line telephone that offers hands-free convenience and comfort. It comes with a convertible 2 in 1 headset for over-the-head stability or over-the-ear convenience as well as a belt/clothing clip. Its features include: a noise-canceling microphone for superior sound clarity, 10-number speed dial, and an in-use indicator light, which flashes to show others that you are on the phone.

People Who May Benefit

Individuals who are unable to hold a handset. (Note: the keypad numbers are small.)

ATLL Code

TL-CT14-TDDP

Equipment Name: Flashing Light Signaler

Equipment Description

This signaler has plugs directly into the telephone line and a wall outlet. A lamp is plugged into the outlet and will flash to signal an incoming call. It has a switch so that the lamp can be turned on and off for normal lighting.

People Who May Benefit

Individuals who are deaf. Individuals who are hard of hearing.

ATLL Code

TL-SALERT

Equipment Name: TTY Superprint 4425

Equipment Description

The Superprint 4425 has a built-in 24-character printer with date and time stamp for recording conversations. Call progress tells you if the phone you are calling is ringing or busy and TTY announcer tells hearing callers you are using a TTY. It features: direct connect, a built-in ring flasher, auto-busy redial, three way calling, 32K memory, TTY transfer, and auto-answer that displays an outgoing message when user is unavailable.

People Who May Benefit

Individuals who are Deaf or late-deafened

ATLL Code

TL-TTYVD-F (without large visual display)

TTY Superprint Pro80 w/ Large Visual Display (Blue-Green; Rose-Red; or Amber LVD)-

Equipment Description

This TTY has a computer style keyboard, large visual display (LVD) and printer. It has built-in caller ID, TTY Announcer, and a ring flasher. Other features include: 11 "one touch" function keys, remote message retrieval, 32K memory and arrow keys for easy review of conversations.

People Who May Benefit

Individuals who are Deaf or late-deafened

ATLL Code

TL-PRO80LVD

Equipment Name: Hearing Carryover TTY, Q90D with speakers

Equipment Description

This is a lightweight combination TTY/VCO/HCO with a PC-style keyboard and one touch buttons for typing commonly used phrases. It has a built-in microphone for hands-free Voice Carry Over (VCO) calls. It also has a text answering machine with remote message retrieval.

People Who May Benefit

Individuals who can hear but cannot speak. Individuals who are hard of hearing and need to see the words the other person is speaking.

ATLL Code

TL-Q90D-TDDP

Equipment Name: VCO TTY, Uniphone 1140

Equipment Description

This phone is a direct-connect TTY/VCO/HCO and also a standard handset that amplifies up to 20dB. It takes TTY messages when you are unavailable. It has a two line LCD display with backlight, a built-in ring flasher, 8 K of memory, and 10 speed dial numbers.

People Who May Benefit

Individuals who are Deaf. Individuals who are hard of hearing. Individuals who can hear but cannot speak. Individuals who can speak but cannot hear.

ATLL Code

TL-UNI1140

Equipment Name: DynaWrite with PhoneIT

Equipment Description

The DynaWrite is a text-to-speech communication device with synthesized speech. It has a variety of selection methods. The PhoneIT accessory is required to connect the DynaWrite to a telephone line.

People Who May Benefit

Individuals who may not be able to speak clearly using their voice. Individuals who have lost their voice.

ATLL Codes

AC-DWR (DynaWrite); AC-PHONE-IT (PhoneIT)

Equipment Name: Ameriphone Dialogue Voice Carry Over (VCO) Amplified Phone

Equipment Description

This phone allows the user to make phone calls using their own voice and read the replies on the built-in screen (using VCO relay service). The phone has an adjustable loud ringer (up to 26dB), a flashing ring indicator, oversized keypad buttons, 12 programmable memory buttons and a programmable relay service speed dial button. It is hearing aid and T-coil compatible.

People Who May Benefit

Individuals who can speak but cannot hear (late-deafened). Individuals who are hard of hearing and need to see the words the other person is speaking.

ATLL Code

TL-AMVCO

Equipment Name: Captioned Telephone (CapTel), amplified

Equipment Description

The CapTel phone automatically connects to the CapTel Captioning Service when a call is made, and a text transcription of what is said appears as captions in the display window. Captioning can be turned off if it is not needed. The phone amplifies up to 35 dB.

People Who May Benefit

Individuals who are Deaf. Individuals who are hard of hearing and need to see the words the other person is speaking. Individuals who can speak but cannot hear.

ATLL Code

TL-CAPTEL

Equipment Name: Captioned Telephone (CapTel), USB

Equipment Description

This phone has the same features as the CapTel phone described above. In addition, the CapTel USB comes with a USB cable and special software to work with your computer. Captions may be enlarged and adapted as needed. Phone has up to 35 dB amplification. Computer not included.

People Who May Benefit

Individuals who are Deaf. Individuals who are hard of hearing and need to see the words the other person is speaking. Individuals who can speak but cannot hear.

ATLL Code

TL-CAPTELUSB

Equipment Name: Clarity XL50

Equipment Description

Amplifies up to 60dB. Features: 11 memory buttons, adjustable ringer (95dB) with flasher, adjustable tone, hearing aid compatible. Please note on the TDDP application if the optional bed shaker and/or wireless lamp flasher are needed.

People Who May Benefit

Individuals who are hard of hearing.

ATLL Code

TL-XL50

Equipment Name: Ameriphone In-Line Handset Amplifier

Equipment Description

Connects easily between the handset and the phone base. Amplifies incoming calls up to 40 dB. The tone selector adjusts specific frequencies for optimum speech clarity and distinction between similar sounding words. It cannot be used with telephones that have dialing pads in the handset.

People Who May Benefit

Individuals who like their current phone, and need the other person's voice to be amplified

ATLL Code

TL-AMP

Equipment Name: Clarity Cordless C4205 Phone with Amplification

Equipment Description

This cordless phone amplifies up to 50 dB. It has a large backlit keypad, adjustable volume and tone settings, and a loud handset ringer with visual ring indicators. It is hearing aid and t-coil compatible.

People Who May Benefit

Individuals who are hard of hearing.

ATLL Code

TL-C4205

Equipment Name: Reizen Big Button Phone

Equipment Description

This phone has large buttons with black on white number contrast for easy dialing. A bright red flashing light signals incoming calls. It has volume control and speakerphone capability.

People Who May Benefit

Individuals who have difficulty with small buttons. Individuals who need large numbers and/or buttons.

ATLL Code

TL-REIZEN

Equipment Name: Talking Telephone, Amplified JV35

Equipment Description

This phone has high-contrast, large buttons with Braille embossing on the keys, and three one-touch programmable emergency buttons. A voice calls out each number as it is dialed, or a person can record personalized button announcements. Amplifies up to 37dB, has an adjustable tone and ringer (95 dB), and has a bright ring flasher.

People Who May Benefit

Individuals who may have difficulty seeing. Individuals who have difficulty with small buttons.

ATLL Code

TL-JV35

Equipment Name: Voice Activated Dialer, AblePhone 5000

Equipment Description

This device connects between the telephone base and phone line, and allows the user to make a call by simply speaking the other person's name. Up to 60 name/number entries can be programmed. The unit's verbal prompts guide the user through the setup sequence.

People Who May Benefit

Individuals who are unable to use their hands. Individuals who are blind.

ATLL Code

TL-DIAL

Equipment Name: Hands-Free Speaker Phone, RC200

Equipment Description

This speakerphone gives "one-touch" access to dialing, answering, and memory scanning functions from up to 40 feet away. Phone can be dialed by using the one touch number, the wireless remote control, or a connected pillow or air switch. The voice activated feature allows the phone to be answered by voice. A handset or headset can be plugged in for privacy. Please note on the TDDP application if the pillow switch, air switch, lapel mic or headset mic are needed.

People Who May Benefit

Individuals who are unable to use their hands. Individuals who are blind.

ATLL Code

TL-VA

Equipment Name: Telephone Fluency System

Equipment Description

Anti-stuttering telephone device that plugs directly into the phone. It works by providing Delayed Auditory Feedback (DAF) and Frequency-shifted Auditory Feedback (FAF) which may improve the speaker's fluency. The caller's voice is heard in either the provided headset or the telephone's handset receiver. This system also has background noise reduction.

People Who May Benefit

Individuals who have a stutter

ATLL Code

TL-FLUENCY-TDDP

Equipment Name: Humanware DeafBlind Communicator

Equipment Description

This is a Braille TTY that can also be used for face to face communication. This includes a DB Communicator (Braille 32 cell, or QWERTY 32 cell) and a DB Phone with QWERTY keyboard.

People Who May Benefit

Individuals who are Deaf and Blind. Individuals who know Braille. (If requesting the Braille 32 cell keyboard, the individual must know how to use a Braille keyboard.)

ATLL Code

To be Determined

Equipment Name: Vibrating Signaler, OmniPage Kit (receiver shown)

Equipment Description

A telephone alert system about the size of a pager. Receiver easily clips onto a belt or pocket. When the phone rings, the transmitter sends a signal to the receiver, which vibrates to alert the wearer of the phone call. It has an 80 to 100 foot range. The kit includes the transmitter and the vibrating receiver/pager.

People Who May Benefit

Individuals who are Deaf. Individuals who are blind. Individuals who are Deaf and blind.

ATLL Code

TL-TTYPAGE

Equipment Name: Loud Ring Signaler, CrystalTone

Equipment Description

This signaler has a ring volume of up to 95 dB and has a flashing light indicator. Ring volume and frequency are adjustable, and different ring patterns can be set.

People Who May Benefit

Individuals who are Deaf. Individuals who are hard of hearing.

ATLL Code

TL-RING-TDDP

Equipment Name: Clarity Lamp Flasher and Bed Shaker

Equipment Description

The bed shaker connects to the Clarity XL50 phone and vibrates, or shakes, when the phone rings. When the phone rings, the lamp flasher wirelessly sends a signal to the receiver, causing the lamp to flash. This is only available with the Clarity XL50 or the Clarity C4230.

People Who May Benefit

Individuals who are deaf. Individuals who are hard of hearing.

ATLL Code

TL-XL50

For more information, contact:

Lisa Troy
TDDP Program Coordinator
Voice: 800-204-7428
TTY: 866-268-0579
Voice: 215-204-5966
FAX: 215-204-9371
Email: TDDP@temple.edu

Telecommunication Device Distribution Program
A program of Pennsylvania's Initiative on Assistive Technology (PIAT)
University Services Building, Suite 610
1601 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122

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