Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Friends Help LaSalle Student Celebrate Gold Medal Win at Deaflympics in Taipei

Both students and faculty at LaSalle University in Philadelphia are continuing to help a student celebrate her participation in the Summer 2009 Deaflympics in Taipei. And although participating is in itself an honor and an accomplishment, junior Kelly O'Steen did more than simply participate. She helped the US bring home a gold medal as a member of the Women’s Soccer team.

We at www.HearMore.com extend our congratulations to Kelly and her teammates! Click here to see the full story.

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Kits Help Hotels Become Compliant with ADA Regulations for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Guests

Two recently updated kits available at HearMore, leading supplier of products for the deaf and hard of hearing, make it easy for hotels and motels to be compliant with federal requirements mandated under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Both kits offer a complete package that helps hotels and motels meet the needs of guests who are deaf or hard of hearing. Hotel Kit A includes a range of alerting devices and accessories for telephones and doorbells, plus a smoke detector. Hotel Kit B adds a TTY to the package. The kits come in a durable, convenient case and include all the components needed to meet Federal ADA regulations. Visit www.HearMore.com for more information.

Thursday, September 24, 2009

The Perfect Marriage: Uniden Combines DECT 6.0 Interference-Free Cordless Technology and Amplification for the Hard of Hearing in One Phone

The Uniden Loud And Clear Cordless Answering System, available at www.HearMore.com, offers great features for the hard of hearing at an incredible price. It’s T-coil hearing aid compatible, delivers up to 20 decibels of amplification, and has Talking Caller ID and Speakerphone Announce from Handset. Voice prompts guide you in English, Spanish or French. Bright visual ring flashers on both the base and handset alert you to the ringing phone, ensuring that you never miss a call. It even has big buttons and a high-contrast LED display with large, scalable characters for those with low vision.

Plus, in addition to the above features, it offers a built-in digital answering system with Adjustable Playback Speed. The cost is $69.95. (Item #302997) One handset is included, and additional handsets may be purchased (expandable up to 6.) Visit www.HearMore.com for more information or to order.

Monday, September 21, 2009

Russia Tops Medal List, USA Ranks 7th for 21st Summer Deaflympics Taipei 2009

With the 21st Summer Deaflympics over (having taken place from September 5-15 in Taipei) the Russian Federation topped the overall medal list with a total of 98 medals, and having more in each category (29 Gold, 41 Silver and 28 Bronze) than any other country. Ranking 2nd was the Ukraine with 67 medals, followed by the China with 38 and Korea with 33 medals. The USA ranked 7th with 10 Gold, 5 Silver and 7 Bronze medals for a total of 22.

A highlight for the USA was the men's basketball team’s extension of its Gold medal streak to 14, culminating in a 90-73 victory over Lithuania. The team has won every Gold medal since basketball was introduced to the Games in 1957. The US team’s effort was led by Robert Haney Jr. who sank a team-leading 30 points. In comparison, the leading scorers for the Lithuanian team (Robertas Puzinas and Janis Skakun) combined for 41 points, which accounted for more the half of the team's total.

Visit the Official Site of the 21st Annual Deaflympics for a full medal list. Visit HearMore at www.HearMore.com to view an assortment of assistive products to help the deaf and hard of hearing live more independent lives.

Friday, September 18, 2009

See More of the Road and Feel Safer When Driving

The Reizen Day/Night Convex Car Rearview Mirror, available at www.HearMore.com is the perfect safety measure to add to your car, and is especially helpful for the deaf and hard of hearing driver. It gives you the benefit of a reduced blind spot and a greater view of the road to the side and rear of your vehicle. In addition, parents can keep an eye on children in the back seat with a quick glance in the mirror rather than having to turn around, allowing them to stay focused on the road ahead.

This convex rearview mirror is equipped with its own independent universal joint, allowing the driver to adjust it to the ideal position. It quickly attaches to your vehicle’s existing rearview mirror using built-in spring-loaded slide clamps. It measures 11-3/8” Long x 3” Wide. Item # 708692. The cost is $24.95.

To order, click on Reizen Day/Night Convex Car Rearview Mirror. Visit www.HearMore.com to view more products that make the lives of the deaf, hearing impaired and hard of hearing a little easier.

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Blind and Deaf Students Get Vocational Training at HearMore/MaxiAids

HearMore Products for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing www.HearMore.com and parent company MaxiAids Products for Independent Living (www.MaxiAids.com) are happy to be running a vocational training program at their joint facility in Farmingdale, NY. The participants are blind and deaf students from Helen Keller Services for the Blind in Sands Point, NY. The program gives the children the opportunity to learn a skill and to experience the operation of a real business.

The MaxiAids/HearMore facility serves as executive offices, a customer service center, and a distribution center, shipping product all over the world. They manufacture and distribute a wide range of products: from Braille watches for the blind to alerting devices for the deaf – from magnifiers for low vision to amplified telephones for the hard of hearing – from easy-grip utensils for the arthritic to blood glucose meters for diabetics.

The kids get to see the whole business in action and meet some of the blind and deaf individuals who are among the workforce. They also participate in the assembly of products that ultimately go to children (or adults) like themselves who have a special need.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Get a Vibrating Alert When It’s Time to Take Your Medicine

Carry the Reizen Vibratory Pill Organizer with you as a dual-purpose pill storage case and medication alarm reminder. Choose audible alarm, vibrating alarm or both. One half is a pillbox; the other half is a clock/countdown timer/alarm. The two halves nest together like a clamshell and lock into place for easy transport. Translucent orange plastic pillbox lets you see what’s inside without having to open it. It’s available for $9.95 at HearMore. (Item # 150563)

Click here or on the product name above to order. Visit www.HearMore.com for more vibrating products.

Monday, September 14, 2009

ASL Number Dice from HearMore Help American Sign Language Students

Part of the difficulty of learning any new language is getting to the point where the language becomes second nature, without requiring any thought. The problem is, the temptation is always to fall back on the native language as a crutch. ASL Number Dice provide a solution.

ASL Number Dice, available at www.HearMore.com, are a great tool to help students of American Sign Language learn the number signs quickly. Each of these dice has 10 sides and depicts a hand signing the ASL numbers 1 to 10. They are white with black images.

Simply replace the dice on your favorite game with ASL Number Dice, or even use them to create new and different games. They’re also a great learning tool to help teachers teach and test students’ knowledge of American Sign Language numbers.

Visit www.HearMore.com for more information or to view other ASL items and products for the deaf and hard of hearing

Friday, September 11, 2009

Hear, See and Feel Your Baby’s Call with the Graco iMonitor Digital Vibrating Baby Monitor

Baby monitors have become a virtual necessity in households everywhere, giving new parents the peace of mind of knowing all is well with the baby. But what about deaf and hard of hearing parents who may not be able to hear a baby’s cry in the monitor?

Enter the Graco iMonitor Digital Vibrating Baby Monitor. Just wear the monitor clipped to your belt, and you can hear, see and feel when baby calls! Adjustable vibration lets you tailor the signal to your own comfort level. At baby’s tiniest whimper, the receiver’s vibrator is instantly activated and its bright lights flash.

New digital technology prevents “spill” from household appliances and neighbors’ monitors. With an extended 2000-foot range and out-of-range alarm, you’ll be able to move all around your home but still be notified if you’ve moved too far away. It includes 2 a/c adaptors and rechargeable batteries. Low battery light tells you when to recharge.

Click to order, or visit www.HearMore.com for more products for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Thursday, September 10, 2009

REMINDER: Deaf Awareness Week is Coming Soon!

Now that the kids are back to school, the temperature is edging downward and the odd leaf is already starting to fall, the reality of summer being over is setting in. With summer vacations behind us, it’s time to think about upcoming events, one of which (Deaf Awareness Week) is just over a week away.

As I posted in early August, the last full week in September (Sept 21-27) has been designated Deaf Awareness Week (known in some circles of the deaf community as the International Week of the Deaf.) It is a time to put a spotlight on the many members of the deaf community, highlight their tremendous contributions and accomplishments, and focus the attention on the issues and challenges facing the deaf.
During this week, many deaf organizations, hold activities on international, national and local levels to celebrate the deaf community and educate the hearing community about deaf-related topics. Readers of this blog are encouraged to check with their local deaf organizations about events in their area.

To see a variety of products for the deaf, visit www.HearMore.com

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

The Best Deals on Vibrating Watches for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing… Only at HearMore

Vibrating Watches come in all shapes and sizes, with features to meet the needs of virtually any deaf or hard of hearing individual. Our Vibrating Alarm Watches, including the Vibralite 3 Series, are very popular, as is the 6-Alarm Vibrating Watch for women and children.

If elegance is what you’re after, be sure to check out the classic styling of the Serene VibraQuartz. Visit www.HearMore.com to see all the available choices, and stop oversleeping alarms and missing appointments today!

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

It’s Here!!! New and Improved HearMore Website Offers a Fresh Look, Faster Navigation and Easier Shopping

We at www.HearMore.com are proud to announce that we have debuted our newly re-designed website. We hope you’ll agree with all who have seen it so far, who feel that shopping for products for the deaf and hard of hearing just got a whole lot easier!

What’s changed? The new www.HearMore.com site features a clean, updated look and improved navigating, making it easy to locate the products you need. New drop down menus help you find what you’re looking for more quickly than ever. Banners at the top of the homepage clearly highlight new products, current offers and special sales.

The current banner spotlights our Back to School Products, with hundreds of great deals on special needs products, including many tools to help support your children’s studies and personal growth. Among our New Product offerings are the Silent Call Watch and Charger Docking Station which provides 24-hr alerting for the deaf, the Uniden Loud and Clear Cordless Answering System for the hard of hearing and the Geemarc CL1 95dB Telephone Ringer Plus Flasher that adds ring amplification and a visual alert to your existing phone. You’ll also want to check out our Current Sale with up to 25% off Sonic Alert products.

What hasn’t changed? You’ll still get the widest available selection of products for the deaf and hard of hearing along with the lowest industry pricing that our many loyal customers have come to expect from HearMore. And you still get the peace of mind of knowing that you’re shopping on our Secure Site.

Why not take a minute now and go to www.HearMore.com to see how easy it is to find and buy assistive products for your deaf and hard of hearing friends and family. And remember, if you’re not sure exactly what to get, gift cards are always available.

Happy Shopping!

Sign with Kids Helps Children Learn ASL Basics

Once used almost exclusively by the deaf and their family members, ASL is going mainstream. Due to information coming to light in recent years suggesting learning American Sign Language (ASL) at an early age can support the development of all kids, many parents of children as young as pre-schoolers have decided to have their kids learn to sign.

Sign with Kids is a sign language curriculum developed with children in mind, the goal being to have a teacher spend very little time on the "busy work" of preparing lessons. 25 lessons cover topics that kids need for everyday life, plus 5 additional lessons deal with holidays and special occasions. Each lesson comes complete with a cover page, vocabulary words and sentences for beginning and intermediate/advanced level classes, as well as games/activities for practicing new vocabulary and reviewing previous lessons.

Visit www.HearMore.com for more American Sign Language (ASL) materials.

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Coming Soon! New & Improved HearMore Site Will Make Shopping for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Products Faster, Easier

HearMore, a leading supplier of products for the deaf and hard of hearing, is excited to announce that in our ongoing efforts to give our customers the best shopping experience possible, we will be introducing our newly re-designed website this week.

Featuring a fresh, clean new look and improved navigating, the upgraded site will give you faster, easier access to the products you need. From alerting devices, vibrating watches and American Sign Language (ASL) educational materials for the deaf, to amplified telephones, personal listening systems & hearing aid batteries for the hard of hearing, www.HearMore.com has it all.

And now, finding the perfect item among our huge selection and taking advantage of our unbeatable low pricing will be easier than ever. Get ready for the new www.HearMore.com website. Soon you’ll see… what a breeze shopping can be!