Door bells with signal lights are designed to alert people who are Deaf or hard of hearing to the ringing of the door bell. Flashing lights can be wired to a door bell receiver and installed in strategically placed locations in a workplace or, in the home to alert of visitors. The door bell signal can be muted or, placed at different sound levels depending on the person’s requirements.
Workplace solutions and adjustments
For people with deafness or hearing impairment, it may be difficult to identify when a person is at the door or waiting at reception for appointments. Door bells with signal lights are an effective workplace solution to address this barrier.
Vibrating pagers may be an alternate device which can identify when someone is at the door or counter:
References
Independent Living Centres Australia Inc. 2011, Xpose Door Chime With Counter, Independent Living Centres Australia Inc, Sydney, viewed 19 March 2011, http://www.ilcaustralia.org/search4.asp?State=NSW&MC=81&MinC=68&Item=8022&page=4.
Independent Living Centres Australia Inc. 2011, Kambrook Wireless Door Chime, Independent Living Centres Australia Inc, Sydney, viewed 19 March 2011, http://www.ilcaustralia.org/search4.asp?State=NSW&searchdb=&Search=&MC=81&MinC=68&page=2.