by Job Accommodation Network (US Dept. of Labor)
The Job Accommodation Network has operated since 1983 as the leading US resource for workplace accommodation information, funded by the Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy. Its Accommodation and Compliance platform covers thousands of assistive solutions organized by disability and functional limitation, including a dedicated section on alerting devices for hearing loss.
The alerting devices guide catalogues commercially available systems that substitute visual signals (flashing lights), tactile signals (vibration or bed shakers), or amplified audio for sounds that people with hearing loss may otherwise miss—including doorbells, phone rings, smoke and CO alarms, baby monitors, and alarm clocks. Entries include product descriptions, vendor information, and notes on compatibility with smartphones and smart-home platforms. JAN consultants are also available free of charge by phone, chat, or email to help match an individual to the right alerting solution.
Employees with hearing loss seeking workplace alerting accommodations, employers implementing ADA-compliant notification systems, individuals evaluating home alerting options, and vocational rehabilitation counselors advising clients with hearing disabilities.
Ava is an ADA-compliant live captioning app that converts speech into real-time, color-coded text for deaf and hard-of-hearing users in one-on-one and group conversations. It integrates with Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams and supports more than 50 languages.
Ava
The Urban Xplorer is a lightweight, adjustable folding white cane made from aerospace aluminium, designed for blind and low-vision users navigating city environments. It comes in four sizes (Small through X-Large) and features a redesigned dome tip, hardened aluminium joints, and a foam grip. The cane is built to handle common urban obstacles such as cobblestones, sewer grates, and uneven sidewalks.
Awarewolf
Google Live Transcribe is a free Android app that converts speech and surrounding sounds into real-time on-screen captions, making everyday conversations more accessible for deaf and hard-of-hearing users. Developed in partnership with Gallaudet University, it supports more than 120 languages and processes all audio on-device for privacy.
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