Technology

Deaf technology

Information about technology to support Deaf children and young people.

Hearing aids 

• Phonak (opens new window)
• Oticon hearing aid (opens new window)
• Signia (opens new window) (formerly known as Siemens)

Speech processors

• Advanced Bionics (opens new window)
• Cochlear  (opens new window)
• MED-EL (opens new window)

Radio aid systems

• Radio aid systems (opens new window)

Vision impairment technology 

Vision impairment includes a range of conditions which affect clarity of vision and visual field. Technology can be an important tool for increasing access and independence for children and young people with vision impairments. Virtual School Sensory Support promotes the use of assistive and mainstream technology to support children and young people including: 

• Screen reader software
• Screen magnification software
• Electronic Video magnifier
• Refreshable braille displays
• Braille translation software and embossers
• Voice recognition software
• Tablets
• Remote Wi-Fi Cameras

Latest support and guidance for vision impairment

• Built in accessibility features on Apple technology (opens new window) 
• Microsoft accessibility features specifically designed for Vision Impairment  (opens new window)
• Google accessibility products for chrome and android (opens new window)
• Advice and resources for technology in education from RNIB
• Technology and products from VIEW The professional association of the Vision Impairment education workforce  (opens new window)