by National Institutes of Health / NIDCD
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) is part of the US National Institutes of Health. Its Assistive Devices for People with Hearing Disorders fact sheet is one of the most widely referenced free consumer resources for hearing technology in the United States, developed and periodically updated by federal researchers and reviewed by clinical experts.
The guide explains the full range of assistive listening and alerting technologies available for people with hearing loss, covering hearing aids, cochlear implants, bone-anchored devices, personal sound amplifiers, hearing loops, FM systems, alerting devices, captioned telephones, and TTY/TTD equipment. Each technology section explains how it works, who may benefit, and where to learn more. The guide is available as a web page and a downloadable PDF in both English and Spanish.
The NIDCD guide is appropriate for anyone newly experiencing hearing loss, family members and caregivers, educators, and healthcare providers seeking an authoritative, unbiased overview of hearing assistive technology options across all age groups and types of hearing loss.
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
TAMI is a wearable assistive device designed for blind and vision-impaired users that integrates obstacle detection technology into a modern glasses frame. It uses haptic vibrations to alert wearers to upper-body-level obstacles that a white cane cannot detect. The device aims to increase independent mobility and confidence during travel.
Lighthouse Tech
The Awarewolf All Terrain Cane is a titanium folding mobility cane designed for blind and low-vision hikers navigating rugged outdoor terrain. It features an adjustable foam grip handle, a rolling ball tip, and a reinforced stainless-steel folding joint capable of bearing the user's weight. The cane retains the familiar form factor of a traditional red-and-white mobility cane while providing enhanced stability on uneven ground.
Awarewolf
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