HearMore Unveils Top 5 Accessible Holiday Gift Lists for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

HearMore is proud to unveil its handpicked accessible holiday gift lists for the deaf and hard of hearing for the 2014 holiday shopping season. HearMore is comprised of deaf and hard of hearing experts who specialize in products that truly make a difference in the lives of those who are deaf or suffer from hearing loss. Each of the 10 items that make up the two lists below – Top 5 Accessible Holiday Gifts for the Deaf and Top 5 Accessible Holiday Gifts for the Hard of Hearing – were carefully selected by the experienced HearMore team.

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HearMore.com Top 5 Accessible Holiday Gifts for the Deaf

1. ALL-NEW Vibrating Watches for People of All Ages

Reizen Solar Powered Ana-Digit Watch with 4 Vibrating Alarms - English/German (HearMore Item# 712107)

Key Features: Perfect for men or women of all ages, you can charge this watch in the sun or under a lamp.

VibraLITE Mini Vibration Watch-White Silicon Band with Stainless Steel Buckle (HearMore Item# 512015)

Key Features: Fashionable and functional with 12 daily alarm settings available; fits small wrists so it's a great gift for teens.

2. Sonic Alert Vibrating Alarm Clock with Vibrations and Flashing Lights (HearMore Item# SB1005WV)

Key Features: Wake to 3 different combinations: Bed Vibrations, Flashing Lights, Audible or all 3 simultaneously!

RELATED: The compact Travel Shaker with powerful vibrations (HearMore Item# 90100)

3. Nutone Strobe Door Chime System with Wireless Transmitter, Push Button and Battery (HearMore Item# 9000204)

Key Features: Effortless setup; Use as a door chime or a wireless pager; Alert uses both a flashing strobe and a programmable chime

ADD-ONS ALSO AVAILABLE!

Nutone Strobe Door Chime – Receiver Only (HearMore Item# 9000202)

Nutone Strobe Door Chime – Doorbell Only (HearMore Item# 9000203)

4. ASL Novelty Items – ILY Ornaments & Jewelry

Key Features: Share the love of ASL with gifts that make fine additions to anyone's Christmas décor or jewelry collection

Santa with Reindeer I Love You Sign Language Ornament (HearMore Item# 961470)

Apple Bear I Love You Sign Language Ornament (HearMore Item# 961471)

Mystique ILY Bracelet with 0.5-in Silver-Plated Charm and Purple Beads (HearMore Item# 961203)

Mystique ILY Bracelet with 0.5-in. Gold-Plated Charm and Purple Beads (HearMore Item# 961204)

5. Sign Language Games, Books and DVDs

Key Features: The following games, books and DVDs are perfect holiday gifts for parents or teachers of deaf children.

Sign Language BINGO (HearMore Item# 961588)

Please note, the following Books and DVDs are non-returnable:

The Gallaudet Childrens Dictionary of American Sign Language with DVD (HearMore Item# 968631)

The Picture Plus Dictionary Second Edition (HearMore Item# 997654)

ASL Poetry - Selected Works of Clayton Valli on DVD (HearMore Item# 950354)

HearMore.com Top 5 Accessible Holiday Gifts for the Hard of Hearing

1. Reizen Loud Ear 120dB Gain Personal Amplifier (HearMore Item# 907654)

HOLIDAY SPECIAL: 40% OFF - Save $20!

Key Features: Powerful personal amplifier with 120dB gain

Built-in microphone for clear and loud hearing

Voice and sound comes through mini earphone
Picks up sound at a distance of up to 100 feet away
Includes 2 AAA batteries and single earphone

2. Wireless TV Listening Speakers – Dark Brown (HearMore Item# 400122)
(also available in Black, Tan or Gray)

Key Features: Hear the TV without wearing uncomfortable headphones
Hear what is going on around you, unlike wireless TV headphones
Allow others to keep the room volume where they want
Audiologist Recommended
Easy to install with one simple connection

3. Sonic Boom Sweetheart Alarm Clock (HearMore Item# SBH400SS)

Key Features: Extra Loud Vibrating Alarm packaged with an all-new powerful 12-volt bed shaker.

Related Products Available: 

Sonic Bomb Alarm Clock and Bed Shaker (HearMore Item# SB500SS)

Sonic Alert Alarm Clock with Bed Shaker and Radio (HearMore Item# SBR350SS)

4. Ensemble 50dB Amplified Captioning TouchScreen Phone (HearMore Item# 958003)

HOLIDAY SPECIAL: 62% OFF - SAVE $124.95!

Key Features: State-of-the-art amplified phone that lets you read conversations on screen in addition to hearing them.

5. PowerTel 500 Amplified DECT 6.0 Cordless Telephone Special Combo Pack (HearMore Item# 500111)

Combo Pack gives you 1 master phone unit, 2 additional expandable handsets plus 1 extra FREE handset!

HOLIDAY SPECIAL: 43% OFF - SAVE $130!

Key Features: 50dB amplification & LED visual ringer; Hearing aid compatible - TIA 1083 Compliant

Also, we sell Hearing Aid Batteries that are very useful stocking stuffers!

Visit www.hearmore.com for all of your deaf and hard of hearing needs.

Going Mobile with Sign Language Translation and Education

The Krown Sign Language Translator is an ideal teaching tool for those interested in learning Sign Language. Simply enter a word using the touch screen keyboard and watch a video clip signed by a live individual in American Sign Language (ASL.) It’s ideal for those in education and public service, as well as students, friends and family of deaf individuals. Lightweight and portable, it charges via your computer’s USB port.

Features include a bank of 3,500 Signs that includes numbers, letters and pronouns, a touch screen keyboard. A rechargeable battery with USB power port (USB cable included) provides up to 6 hours of continuous use. The 320 x 240 pixel (2" High x 3" Wide) touchscreen is housed in a lightweight 5.9 oz. unit that measures only 3.1" High x 5.6" Wide x .75" Deep. A Stylus Pen is included. Item#: 9000100. Price : $229.00.

For more information or to order, visit http://www.hearmore.com/ or click the product name above.

How to Keep Your Hearing Aids Dry and Clean

The Serene Renew Hearing Aid Dryer and Freshener uses gentle dry heat to remove moisture and condensation. A powerful UV light inhibits bacteria growth that can cause itchy ears. It’s environmentally friendly, and uses no costly desiccants (drying substances) or other chemicals.

A built-in battery tester prevents throwing away batteries prematurely. Easy-to-open compartment – even for those with arthritis. Simple one-touch operation. Accommodates up to 2 pairs of hearing aids or cochlear implant processors. Compact and lightweight, Renew is great for use at home or while on the road. Item #831001. Price: $69.95.

Visit HearMore Products for the deaf and hard of hearing at http://www.hearmore.com/

HearMore Extends Holiday Sale Through January 10

HearMore Products for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (www.HearMore.com) has extended its Holiday 2009 Sale through midnight on Sunday, January 10, 2010. It's your last chance to take advantage of HearMore's special holiday pricing.

Visit www.HearMore.com to download a copy of the holiday catalog.

Happy New Year From HearMore!

HearMore Products for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing www.HearMore.com would like to wish all of our customers a Happy, Healthy, Prosperous and Independent New Year!

New Product Alert: Amplified Phones for the Hard of Hearing

Keep an eye out in the HearMore blog next week! We'll be highlighting a number of new amplified telephones (both corded and cordless models), giving you details on the great features these amplified phones offer.

Until then, if you want a preview just go to www.HearMore.com and click on new products. There you'll see the great new models from ClearSounds and Serene.

Merry Christmas to All, And to All a Good Night!

Wishing you all the best for the holiday season and the year to come.

- From the HearMore Team

Sonic Bomb Alarm Clock and Bed Shaker Wakes Even the Deepest Sleeper

We dare you to sleep through the Sonic Bomb Alarm Clock from www.HearMore.com. If the 113 dB adjustable tone and volume alarm don't wake you, the 12V bed shaker sure will. Stealth gray color with red controls, night vision display and pulsating alert lights complete the picture to give you an alarm clock that's hard to beat.

Battery back up maintains time and alarm setting in the event of power failure. 110V power supply included. 9V battery for back up not included. Clock measures approximately 5.5" H x 5" diameter. Shaker is approximately 3.5" diameter. Complete weight under 2 lbs. Item# SBB500SS. Regularly $42.70 - Your Price: $32.95

Get the Sonic Bomb alarm clock for the deaf and hard of hearing at or visit http://www.hearmore.com/ for more products for the hearing impaired.

You Tube Adds Automatic Captioning to Videos

In an important step that will likely improve the accessibility of video content on the web for the deaf and hard of hearing communities, You Tube has added an automatic captioning feature. This means that those who make and load videos will no longer have to go through the manual process of transcribing and uploading captions themselves. Rather, it will be an option offered by You Tube. For more information, see beet.tv’s coverage of the story.

HearMore Offers FREE Shipping on orders of $50.00

HearMore Products for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, www.HearMore.com, is continuing to offer a special shipping incentive to help customers save even more money when making holiday purchases. HearMore is offering free ground shipping on orders of $50.00 or more.

There is still time to place orders and have them delivered in time for Christmas in many areas of the country. Visit HearMore's website at www.HearMore.com to see the shipping schedule and view a large selection of items for the deaf and hearing impaired, including vibrating alarm clocks and watches, amplified telephones, personal listening systems, alerting devices and ASL (American Sign Language) DVD's, videos and novelties, among other items.

Read With Me - Stories Signed in ASL: How the Grinch Stole Christmas and The Wolfs Chicken Stew

This DVD brings to life the children's books How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Suess and The Wolf's Chicken Stew by Keiko Kasza. It's wonderful entertainment for young Deaf children and can be used in class settings to help children learn American Sign Language (ASL). The DVD can also serve as a teaching aid for adults seeking to improve their sign-language storytelling skills. Experienced, entertaining child and adult signers sign the books. Narrated in English. Note: The spoken English narration on the video corresponds with the ASL storyteller and may not exactly follow the printed English text. Created by Brenda Schick, Ph.D. and Mary Pat Moeller, M.S.

Purchase How the Grinch Stole Christmas and The Wolfs Chicken Stew in ASL or view other ASL choices for the deaf and hard of hearing at www.hearmore.com

Oversized Car Rearview Mirror Gives You Better View of the Road, Safer Travels

The Oversized Rearview Car Mirror from HearMore provides greater peripheral view and helps you accurately judge the position, speed and distance of approaching rearward vehicles so you can confidently make lane changes. It provides added measure of driving safety, especially for the deaf and hard of hearing. Easily clips on top of existing mirror. Measures: 16” x 2-5/8”. Item #70332. Price: $48.75 at www.HearMore.com

Perfect Holiday Gift Idea: ASL "I Love Daddy" and “I Love Mommy” Bib, Onesie and Blanket Gift Sets for Baby

Just in time for the holidays, www.HearMore.com has the perfect gift idea for Mommy, Daddy and baby. These sets have adorable line-drawn characters signing “I Love Daddy” or “I Love Mommy” on a soft terry bib, onesie and blanket. Sized for ages 12 months to 18 months. Machine-wash and dry.

Set consists of:
• Soft terry bib with line-drawn character signing “More”; Velcro closure at back of neck
• Adorable short-sleeved onesie with 3 snaps at bottom and characters signing “I Love Daddy” or “I Love Mommy” on the chest
• 30” X 30” terry blanket with characters signing “I Love Daddy” or “I Love Mommy”
• Attractive clear-covered gift box, tied attractively with black ribbon and bow

Available in Blue, Pink and Green colors and in “I Love Daddy” or “I Love Mommy”
versions. Bibs and onesies may also be purchased separately. Visit http://www.HearMore.com for more information.

Show Loved Ones You Care With an ASL Message

With the holidays fast approaching, many of us are looking for the perfect, unique gift to give a friend, family members or people that touch our lives in some way, such as children's school teachers. HearMore (www.HearMore.com) has a full assortment of jewelry with American Sign Language sayings. Most popular are the ILY (I Love You) jewelry and novelty items.

You can get necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings and pins, along with a host of other items - from ornaments to towels - all with the classic ASL hand signing ILY. These items are a great way to show that special person what they mean to you.

Visit www.HearMore.com to see all that's available.

HearMore Products for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Releases Holiday Catalog

Looking for the perfect gift for a deaf friend or hard of hearing family member? HearMore Products for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is the place to go! Visit us at www.HearMore.com and view our newly released Holiday 2009 Gift Guide that is filled with great ideas for everyone on your shopping list.

Whether you're shopping for the perfect gift, looking to make someone's life a little easier, chances are you'll find what you want at www.HearMore.com

Clearsounds Amplified Freedom Phone: Maximum Clarity Plus Amplification for the Hard of Hearing

The Clearsounds Amplified Freedom Phone is perfect for home or office use, especially for those with hearing and vision loss. The photo buttons and large keypad are great for those with hand and arm mobility issues.

Features include a 95dB adjustable ringer with and bright visual flash ringer; a 55dB adjustable handset amplification with full range tone control. 8 photo buttons, emergency dial button, voice mail dial button. Hearing aid compatible; jacks for optional headset and shaker accessories

The talking caller ID announces calls while the information appears on the large screen which has contrast control. The talking keypad assures easy, accurate dialing. The digital answering machine is amplified, and the call review is verbally announced.

If phone numbers are a problem, utilize the photo buttons: just hit the picture of the person you want to speak to, and the phone dials that number. It couldn’t be easier to make calls. Item#: 991000. Price : $179.95

For more information or to order, go to www.HearMore.com

HearMore Holiday Specials 2009

HOT OFF THE PRESS... HearMore Products for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing www.HearMore.com has released it's listing of holiday deals and specials for the 2009 holiday season. Among the products availabe at new low pricing are amplified telephones, vibrating alarm clocks, personal listening systems and alerting devices. In addition, there is a selection of novelty items, holiday ornaments and jewelry.

Visit www.HearMore.com to view a copy of the HearMore Holiday Specials Flyer.

Unique Holiday Ornament from HearMore: Biker Santa Signing ILY

Coming in under the category you might call “Now there’s something you don’t see every day”, this cheerful Biker Santa Ornament is perfect for the home that signs and also has a bike enthusiast.

If your home has no chimney – Santa can deliver your gifts over the open road. Santa rides into your home with his backpack full of gifts. He raises his right hand in the “ILY’ sign. His license plate also reads “ILY.” He wears a red helmet and black leather jacket. His bike is silvery-blue and sports two brown saddle bags.

The fully painted figurine measures 3 ¼” high and 3 ¼” long, and comes complete with a hook and cord for hanging right out of the box. Get the Biker Santa Christmas Ornament or view more products for the deaf and hard of hearing at www.HearMore.com

NEW at HearMore! 40dB Amplified Speakerphone with Big Braille Buttons Has Features for Low Vision and Hard of Hearing

The Big Button Caller ID Speakerphone, available at www.HearMore.com, is loaded with helpful features for the hard of hearing, the blind and those with low vision. The elderly, those in noisy environments or anyone wanting a full-featured phone with an extra volume boost that’s easy to see and use will also appreciate it.

Among its accessibility features are: Large Illuminated, Braille-Augmented Keypad; 3-Line Backlit LCD Display; Adjustable Handset Volume Control 40db; Visual Ringer; Amplified Ringer; Hearing Aid Compatible

Convenience features include: Speakerphone that works without batteries; Single Line Operation; Caller ID; 13 Station Phone Directory / Dialer; New Call Indicator; Power Failure Protection; Message Waiting Indicator and 3 Programmable One-Touch Emergency Buttons. Item# 302027. Price : $44.95.

HearMore Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month

HearMore Products for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is proud to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Visit www.HearMore.com and see a variety of trademark "pink ribbon" items available, including T-shirts and socks, pins and jewelry, among other items.