Telephones w/ Volume Control

[Karen Ozmun]

According to a recent SHHH (Self Help for Hard of Hearing) newsletter, the
regulations for the Hearing Aid Compatibility Act of 1988 were finalized
in June 1996.  As of November 1, 1998, in addition to being hearing aid
compatible (HAC), all telephones manufactured in the United States,
including cordless phones, must have volume control. By April 1, 1997,
compatible phones must have the letters "HAC" permanently affixed, to make
them easily identifiable.  The regulations cover phones in hotels and
motels, nursing homes, and the workplace.  Effective dates vary for
nursing homes, motels, etc. 


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Karen Ozmun
A. T. Resource Center, Box 357920
Seattle, WA 98195-7920
206/685-4181 V      800/841-8345 V/TTY
206/616-1396 TTY    206/543-4779 FAX
karenoz at u.washington.edu
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