Author Topic: Visual warnings for deaf and hard of hearing people (Read 18895 times)

Ken Taylor · « **Reply #15 on:** October 18, 2005, 11:57:07 AM »

I always thought that the flashing light was to notify awake persons with hearing problems and that the vibrators were for those sleeping.

Perhaps simply switching on a continuous light would be more acceptable?

Graeme · « **Reply #16 on:** October 19, 2005, 05:51:11 PM »

Quote from: Ken Taylor

and that the vibrators were for those sleeping.

the batteries must of run out then Ken!

colin todd · « **Reply #17 on:** October 20, 2005, 04:00:29 AM »

Ken, You know that and I know that, but some specifiers interpret it differently.

p.b.morgan · « **Reply #18 on:** October 24, 2005, 10:19:51 AM »

Colin,

Anecdotal evidence suggests that some hotels offer a vibrating device that can be worn around the neck or placed under the pillow - the expectation is that it responds to the alarm. Not the answer you are looking for but it may avoid the potential damage from the flashing light suggested above.

Graeme · « **Reply #19 on:** October 24, 2005, 05:11:34 PM »

i know of this company

http://www.deaf-alerter.com/website.htm

not keen on their wireless whistle.It's a Stanley tool box with aerials.

colin todd · « **Reply #20 on:** October 24, 2005, 09:31:48 PM »

Penny, Many thanks. I am familiar with these devices, and we have even written performance requirements for them (in BS 5446-3). Graeme, I know Deaf Alerter well too, but many thanks anyway. I remain of the opinion that this is a non-starter, but the problem is that people are specifying it, probably because they misinterpret the intent of AD M.

Graeme · « **Reply #21 on:** October 24, 2005, 10:25:30 PM »

Colin-fair chance that you have read it but there is an article in the FSE magazine this month on the DDA and visuals to awake sleeping persons.

I can scan it and send it to you if you have not seen it.

It cannot come up with a definitive answer but lists a few options.

colin todd · « **Reply #22 on:** October 25, 2005, 06:10:20 PM »

The mag is on my desk Graeme, ready to read. As always, though, thanks for your help.

Graeme · « **Reply #23 on:** October 25, 2005, 09:51:08 PM »

no bother.

Apollo_SG · « **Reply #24 on:** November 05, 2005, 01:04:05 PM »

there are some internal technical papers by Dr Guylene Proulx of National Research Council (Canad) with regards to disabled persons. You should be able to google the site via CiteSeer.

U can also try to refer to papers by Prof Dorothy Bruck of Victoria Uni who has also done extensive works on this.

regards fr Singapore

colin todd · « **Reply #25 on:** November 06, 2005, 01:37:37 AM »

Very many thanks. I was aware of the Australian work but not the canadian stuff. I will search for it. Again, thanks.

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