3b. Know about other technology for access to sound
Deaf Children and Young People (DCYP) and families
- are aware of how personal amplification equipment can be connected to other devices through Bluetooth
- know about different technology in different environments, eg in school, at home, and in the outside world, that links with their personal amplification
- have knowledge of options available to give access to sound when not using personal amplification, eg soundfield systems
- know about the technology options that are available through education services such as radio aids, remote mics, iPads, and the potential benefits and challenges of each.
- Revised NDCS Quality Standards – 2025 Quality Standards for Assistive Listening Technology: The use of wireless remote microphone systems to support easier listening
- A set of Good Practice Guides containing practical information and strategies to achieve the Quality Standards
- MESHGuide (Deaf education) – Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs) – radio aids and proprietary remote microphone systems
- Connevans deaf equipment catalogue
- Assistive Listening Technology Working Group (ALTWG)
- NDCS – Technology for deaf children and young people
- NDCS Youtube channel
- RNID – Technology and assistive devices
- WHO – New WHO and ITU standard aims to prevent hearing loss among gamers
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