FAQ for Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Deaf or Hard of Hearing FAQ

Assistive Technology Arizona

Workplace Accessibility Training, http://www.atarizona.com

What is Assistive Technology for Deaf or Hard of Hearing needs?

Navigating our ATAZ website: tips

1. Use the "Skip Navigation" link if you use a screen reader program such as JAWS
(found on each website page at the top of the sidebar sections on the left)
http://www.atarizona.com/index.php#Content

2. Use high-contrast settings on your computer to view pages more easily if you have a vision impairment. Most browsers have a keyboard command to enlarge the text on the webpage. Simple enter Control and the Plus sign to increase font size. Tap as many times as needed to reach a comfortable viewing size. To return to a small size, use the keyboard command of Control and the Minus sign. For Mac users, instead of "Control" use the Command key.

3. All resource documents on ATAZ are available online in standard size and in large print size. Some also have PDF and WORD documents available for download.

What AT resources are commonly-used for Deaf or Hard of Hearing needs?

FM System (Assisted Listening Device - ALD)
Temporary communication devices for use by a hearing person and a person who is Deaf: AlphaSmart or Ubi-Duo set
Sign language interpreters may be available for scheduled appointments with Resource Room staff
Videophone for VP calls, use of Video Relay Service or Video Remote Interpreting Services
TTY for outgoing calls from the Resource Room
A TTY for incoming calls or notice that Arizona Relay Service is used to contact the Resource Room
Amplified phone for Hard of Hearing users

What AT resources are in Arizona One-Stop Centers for Deaf and Hard of Hearing needs?

FM System (Assisted Listening Device - ALD)
Temporary communication devices for use by a hearing person and a person who is Deaf: AlphaSmart or Ubi-Duo set
Posted signs and labels to identify resources on-site for Deaf and Hard of Hearing needs
Sign language interpreters may be available for scheduled appointments with Resource Room staff
Videophone for VP calls, use of Video Relay Service or Video Remote Interpreting Services
TTY for outgoing calls from the Resource Room
A TTY for incoming calls or notice that Arizona Relay Service is used to contact the Resource Room
Amplified phone for Hard of Hearing users

Locating specific AT for Deaf or Hard of Hearing needs in Arizona One-Stop Centers:

Go to the list of One-Stop Center and Resource Rooms page:
Click on the location page you are interested in and find all current AT listed for the location.

Photo collections for AT resources: Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Deaf or Hard of Hearing AT - Full Image Series
http://www.atarizona.com/lb/jquery-lightbox/dhoh-main.php

See 10 small photo collections on specific products and resources for Deaf or Hard of Hearing needs here: http://www.atarizona.com/MainPhotoGallery.php

Documents provided on ATAZ:

See our Staff Guide and Consumer Guide for more information through our "Don't Panic" feature here: http://www.atarizona.com/dontpanic.php

The resources for Deaf and Hard of Hearing begin in the Staff Guide here:
http://www.atarizona.com/dontpanic/dontpanic-dhoh.php

The online resources for Deaf and Hard of Hearing provided in the AT Kiosk by RSA are here: http://www.atarizona.com/kiosk.php#Deaf

Online resources for Deaf and Hard of Hearing provided in AT Arizona Documents and Videos are here: http://www.atarizona.com/atazdocs.php#Deaf_or_Hard_Of_Hearing