Last update: 09/17/2008

Assistive technology lending pool

The assistive technology lending pool helps state agencies and institutions organize accessible meetings by providing equipment to accommodate participants with different needs. 

 

What equipment is available

  • Receivers and transmitters for speaker/lecture settings, public address, or group discussions (small or large)
  • Air purifiers for people with chemical sensitivities
  • See detailed equipment information below

Who can check equipment out

  • State agencies and institutions

How to check it out

 

Please call (360) 902-7244 to receive this information in an alternative format.

Detailed equipment information

 

Assistive listening systems

Note:  Assistive listening technology may help individuals who have difficulty hearing, but they are not a one-size-fits-all solution.  It is essential to involve the individual requesting the accommodation when selecting a system. 

  • Provides the listener a clear voice (free of background noise) and the ability to adjust the volume through a head set or steno-clip, or a neck loop which transmits the signal to a hearing aid.  
  • Transmits an FM signal to a receiver up to 100 yards
  • Up to 10 receivers are available for a single event
  • Different configurations are available for different types of settings (see table below)

 

Setting Suggested system & features
Speaker/lecturer  addressing an audience Assistive Listening Equipment for a lecture type conference, picture shows a transmitter and ReceiverPhonic Ear Easy Listener System
  • uses a Phonic Ear 300T transmitter and 350R receiver(s)
  • transmitter and receiver operate on batteries (12 to 15 hours lifespan)
Meeting with a public address system

Phonic Ear (PE) Base Station Transmitter and a PE 350R receiver

  • individual has access to the signal being transmitted through a PA system
  • system transmits a clear, strong signal that the listener can adjust to appropriate volume level
  • PE 350R receiver powered by rechargeable batteries (12 and 15 hours lifespan)
  • Base Station transmitter powered by 110 AC
  • Note: not all PA system connectors on are the same; you will need to obtain an appropriate patch cord from the individuals responsible for the PA system

Assistive Listening Equipment for a lecturer using a public address system 

 
Small meetings/group discussions/panel presentation Phonic Ear Easy Listener with conference microphone system
  • Phonic Ear 300T Transmitter with a Assistive Listening Equipment for a meeting, picture shows a conference microphone that is set in the middle of the table conference microphone
  • 350R receiver(s)
  • microphone on the speakers' table allows the transmitter to pick up and transmit the voices of more than one speaker
  • Provides a non-intrusive way of broadcasting the voices of more than one speaker
  • Note:  signal may be weaker and increased background noise may be present
Larger meetings/Group discussions Black Box
  • maximizes access to meetings and group discussions
  • combines wireless microphones, a smart mixer and the phonic base station transmitter
  • transmits a strong, clear signal to the listener
  • receiver volume is adjustable by the listener
  • packaged in an equipment box for ease of set-up and operation

 

 

Air purifierspicture of a Bionaire Air Purifier that is about two feet high and a foot wide

Air purifiers may help people with multiple chemical sensitivities. 

  • Setting up an air purifier can accommodate a person who may benefit from improved the air quality in a meeting or workshop.
  • Organizers can also request that participants limit the amount of cologne, perfume and scented products used during the workshop or meeting.