Help For Deaf and Hard of Hearing Drivers in Texas

You might have read the story today about a young man who was shot by a police officer in Charlotte, NC. http://abcnews.go.com/US/north-carolina-police-kill-deaf-man-chase/story?id=41580922   I'm not sure all the details of what happened are clear at this point.  One thing I do know is that it is a very difficult situation for both drivers who are hearing impaired and police officers.  An inability to communicate can very easily lead to an unwanted outcome. 

In Texas if you are hearing impaired, you can register with DARS and obtain an official placard that goes in your visor.  This allows you to show this placard to the police officer before things have a chance to escalate.  I've included the link to the application here.  http://www.dars.state.tx.us/dhhs/servicesmanual/ch8.htm

Our prayers go out to both the family of the man who lost his life and the police officer. 

My Hearing Aids Talk To The Coffee Maker?????

Yes they can!  If you want them to.  The newest thing in electronics is that they can connect to the internet.  Your coffee maker, the door bell, the TV, the lights and even new hearing aids.    Almost anything you think of can connect through The Internet Of Things using the IF (if this then that) app on your phone. 

Imagine waking up in the morning, closing the battery doors on your hearing aids and the coffee maker turns on and makes you a cup of coffee.  Or the doorbell rings and you get notification in your hearing aids.  The possibilities are endless.  For more information on this technology, call our office at 936-273-4437 or email at info@hearingwithclarity.com