A telephone visual alarm unit is a device that indicates when the phone to which it is connected is ringing.
The visual signal alert allows people who are deaf or have a hearing impairment to see that the telephone is ringing. It switches an incandescent lamp, such as the kitchen light, on and off in time with the telephone ring to show when you have an incoming call. Features include:
- flashing lamp in sequence with incoming telephone ring
- easily connected to a standard telephone socket and a standard power socket
- lamp can be set to ‘normally on’ or ‘normally off’ for day or night use.
Workplace solutions and adjustments
Telephone visual alarm units enable people who are deaf or have a hearing impairment, to work independently in the workplace, especially when they have an administration or customer service role. It is also a safety feature in the workplace, as the person can be alerted to an emergency situation, such as fire or evacuation.
For more information on communication options within the workplace, please see the links below:
References
Independent Living Centres Australia Inc. (no date specified), Audio & Visual Extension Ringer/Tone Ringer, Independent Living Centres Australia Inc., Sydney, viewed 21 February 2012, http://www.ilcaustralia.org/home/search4.asp?State=WA&MC=61&MinC=21&Item=5806&page=3.