{"id":2780,"date":"2017-06-30T21:18:25","date_gmt":"2017-06-30T21:18:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/?p=2780"},"modified":"2021-04-23T14:51:43","modified_gmt":"2021-04-23T18:51:43","slug":"signs-everyone-hearing-loss-recognize","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/signs-everyone-hearing-loss-recognize\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs Everyone with Hearing Loss Should Recognize"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In order to get your driver\u2019s license in <strong>Louisville, KY<\/strong> you must pass a written test. Part of that test quizzes you on road signs. Just as knowing what road signs mean is important to driving well, Being able to recognize these important hearing loss signs to be able to successfully navigate the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hearing Protection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/hearing-protection.png\" alt=\"Hearing protection sign Lousiville KY\" class=\"wp-image-7885\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" title=\"Hearing protection sign\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/hearing-protection.png 400w, https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/hearing-protection-256x256.png 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><br>This sign is often posted around construction sites; it means <a href=\"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\" title=\"Custom Earmolds\">hearing protection<\/a> is required. Hearing protection, usually in the form of headphones, will protect your ears from loud noises that can damage your hearing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Telecoil (t-coil) Equipped<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/telecoil-phone.png\" alt=\"Telecoil phone sign Louisville KY\" class=\"wp-image-7884\" width=\"115\" height=\"114\" title=\"Telecoil phone sign\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/telecoil-phone.png 460w, https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/telecoil-phone-256x256.png 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 115px) 100vw, 115px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><br>This sign means that the area you are in, usually a conference center, is telecoil (t-coil) equipped. Most modern-day hearing aids contain a telecoil, which acts as a wireless receiver inside your hearing aid. If you see this sign, you should turn on your hearing aid\u2019s telecoil program. The sound in the room will be broadcast directly into your hearing aid, effectively eliminating background noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deaf Child Nearby<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/deaf-child-nearby.png\" alt=\"Deaf child nearby sign Louisville KY\" class=\"wp-image-7886\" width=\"165\" height=\"164\" title=\"Deaf child nearby sign\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/deaf-child-nearby.png 658w, https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/deaf-child-nearby-256x256.png 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 165px) 100vw, 165px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><br>This deaf child sign lets drivers know that a deaf child lives in the area. You should slow down and drive very carefully. A deaf child cannot hear your car coming or hear your car horn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hearing Impaired Compatible Phone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/hearing-impaired-phone.png\" alt=\"Hearing impaired phone sign Louisville KY\" class=\"wp-image-7888\" width=\"143\" height=\"142\" title=\"Hearing impaired phone sign\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/hearing-impaired-phone.png 572w, https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/hearing-impaired-phone-256x256.png 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 143px) 100vw, 143px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><br>This sign indicates that the public telephone is specifically for those with hearing impairments. These phones are louder than standard public phones by 12 dB to 18 dB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you familiarize yourself with these signs, you will be able to more easily navigate the hearing world. If you have any questions, contact your Louisville audiologist. They will be happy to give you a list of which signs to look out for.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In order to get your driver\u2019s license in Louisville, KY you must pass a written test. Part of that test quizzes you on road signs. Just as knowing what road signs mean is important to driving well, Being able to recognize these important hearing loss signs to be able to successfully navigate the world. 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