A vibrating paging device indicates the presence of a message or contact through vibration. A vibrating pager could be an excellent option for distance communication. Many pagers operate over telephone lines while others are stand-alone units with a more limited range.
Pagers can provide a full-length message and may allow the individual to respond directly using the pager through the use of programmed messages. Two-way paging devices allow the receipt of full text communication as well as the ability to respond in full-length text (Job Accommodation Network 2007).
Workplace solutions and adjustments
Vibrating pagers can alert a deaf or hard-of-hearing employee to the need for telephone communication, emergency situations or other communication requirements (Employment and Disability Institute 2000).
References
Employment and Disability Institute 2000, Hearing Loss - Workplace Tools & Tips, Cornell University, New York, viewed 14 January 2008.
Job Accommodation Network 2007, Work-site Accommodation Ideas for Individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Office of Disability Employment Policy U.S. Department of Labor, West Virginia, viewed 14 January 2008.