For people who have a hearing, visual and/or learning impairment, communication within the workplace can be difficult and in turn can affect their work performance. The use of specialised audio visual equipment and/or communication aids may enable a person to perform their job more successfully and efficiently, benefiting both the employee and the employer.
There are numerous types of audio visual equipment and communication aids available from specialist suppliers that may benefit a person in the workplace:
(Independent Living Centres Australia Inc. 2007; Deafness Forum of Australia 2007; Printacall Communication Technology 2000)
Relevant Links:
References:
Deafness Forum of Australia 2007, Assistive Devices for the Deaf, Deafness Forum Limited, Canberra, viewed 17 March 2008, <http://www.deafnessforum.org.au/index.php?q=assistive-devices-deaf>.
Independent Living Centres Australia Inc. 2007, Communication, Reading & Writing Aids, viewed 17 March 2008, Independent Living Centres Australia Inc., Sydney, <http://www.ilcaustralia.org/search2.asp?State=NSW&MC=61>.
Printacall Communications Technology 2000, Hearing Augmentation System & Commercial Loop Systems, Printacall Communications Technology, Sydney, viewed 17 March 2008, <http://www.printacall.com.au/docs/products/commercial-loop-systems.htm>.