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A guide to buying a textphone, 2001 (view report contents)

Acknowledgements

This report is based on research carried out by Derby Disability Equipment Assessment Centre for the Medical Devices Agency.

Derby Assistive Technology Evaluation Centre (ATEC) is the new name for Derby Disability Equipment Assessment Centre (DDEAC).

Some 120 deaf and hearing-impaired people took part in five group discussions. They included a wide range of ages and experience in using textphones. They discussed the equipment they used and general issues such as cost and the social side of using a textphone. A further 28 people took part in user trials of a selection of textphones. They included people who were experienced in using textphones and novices. An occupational therapist and an ergonomist also carried out an expert assessment of each of these textphones.
Contact: Derby Assistive Technology Evaluation Centre (ATEC)
www.ddeac.co.uk

A full copy of the study report is available from:

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
The Medical Devices Agency (MDA) merged with the Medicines Control Agency (MCA) in April 2003 to form the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
9th Floor, Hannibal House
Elephant and Castle
London SE1 6TQ
Voice: 020 7972 8360
e-mail: DES@medical-devices.gov.uk
www.medical-devices.gov.uk

The Device Evaluation Service (DES) manages a programme of evaluations to inform purchasing decisions and encourage the safe use of medical devices. The programme covers devices used for diagnostic imaging, general medical, disability and pathology. Contact DES copies of reports or a publications catalogue.
Tel: 020 7972 8181
Fax: 020 7972 8105

It is free to health and social care professionals, otherwise £35.

We would like to thank the MDA for funding this report and the manufacturers and suppliers for their cooperation. Many thanks also to Karen Stockton and Sound Advantage.

 

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Report contents

What are textphones?
How to use
Some main features explained
The display
Printing
Accessories
Deafblind people
Buying Guide
Mobiles
Alternatives
Typetalk
How to get a textphone
Professional advice
Helpful organisations
Suppliers
Acknowledgements