| The bus was first launched in 1996 and the new hi-tech version now on the road was created with support from HBOS plc, Garfield Weston Foundation, PF Charitable Trust and Tubney Charitable Trust.
The Carlogie youngsters were able to see the latest available technology, aids and information available to help deaf children and their families.
A wide range of essential technical aids and equipment were on show in the bus including amplified phones, textphones and videophones; alarm clocks that flash or shake under the pillow; doorbells and phones that flash to alert you; special smoke alarms and vibrating pagers to tell you what is happening in the home; loops and listening aids to help you hear television or music; and captioned and signed videos, sign language and other learning software.
New hi-tech additions to the bus include large TV screens, a webcam for live video links, a projector for large view presentations, the latest radio aids, mobile phone accessories and much more.
The pupils also had the opportunity to meet experts from the NDCS technology service, and get information about the support and services available from the country’s leading charity for deaf children.
NDCS chief executive Susan Daniels said, “The NDCS Listening Bus brings the latest information and equipment directly to parents and children, giving them the opportunity to experience new and different kinds of technology practically on their doorsteps.” |
