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Deaf people at home
14/08/09
Deaf people at home
Some people who are deaf have a few gadgets to help them at home, so they can take care of themselves. For example, some people have extra-loud doorbells, so they know when someone is at the door. Lots of families have a doorbell connected up to a lamp in their child’s room -or even all the lights in the house – so that they flash on and off when someone rings the doorbell.
A smoke alarm is another household device that usually relies on sound. It gives off loud beeping noises when it detects smoke to warn people there may be a fire. It is vital that everyone knows when one goes off. Smoke alarms can be wired up to the lights so they flash while the smoke alarm beeps. They can even be connected to a pad under a child’s pillow that vibrates (moves backwards and forwards) to wake them up.
Some young people who are deaf use special alarm clocks. Some have flashing lights, and a pad under their pillow that vibrates when it’s time to get up. People who wear hearing aids usually take them out at night, so a clock like this is a must if they want to get to school on time!
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