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From: janice.bbs@shark.cs.fau.edu (Janice Nardandrea)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: Walker Equipment Corp.
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Date: 1 May 91 03:37:42 GMT
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Jack.O'keeffe@f26.n129.z1.fidonet.org (Jack O'keeffe) writes:

> Curiously, the "T" Coil on the ol' Telex aid works MUCH better than
> the "T" Coil on my new Oticon.  And I always heard that Oticon had
> the best "T" Coil.  It proves you can't believe all the claims.
> For everything except the "T" coil I like the new Oticon aids better.
> 
> Were you aware that a Federal law now requires ALL corded phones to
> be hearing aid compatible, and cordless phones also starting in August?
> The problem is that the law doesn't require the hearing aids to be
> compatible with the telephones.  Sadly, less that 20% of hearing aids
> are equipped with "T" Coils.
> 
> ... Jack.

Hi Jack:

My Oticon aids are working well with the "T" Coil, however I may not
able to hear my own voice while talking over the phone. SO I turned the
"T" on the left ear and keep "M" untouched on the right ear--that way I
can able to hear my own voice.  I'm glad you like your new Oticon aids
and I believe the company who developed such aids will develop another
better, much clearer technologically (need I say more? :-)  ).

No, I am not aware of the federal law that requires all corded phones to 
be hearing aid compatible, also cordless phones in August.... hmmm....
sometimes people can't hear better with those hearing aid compatible, but
to me, I rather use the phone (like the Walker Clarity) _without_ hearing
aid compatible.... don't ask me why....  :)  It just doesn't sound 
clear and crisp to me.  :(

Thanks, Jack, for letting me know of the federal law.

Janice