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Have you thought of using something like a 'Spy Ear' (try Froogling it to find who has one in stock). The person in the front can wear the earpiece and the person in the back speaks into the mic. Very cheap, and I've used one for a client in a wheelchair who had trouble hearing their partner who was propelling them. They look a bit toy-like, but if you can get over that, they're fine. I have seen more adult looking versions (try Froogling personal hearing amplifier), which do fundamentally the same thing, but cost many times more. _____ From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Taylor, Barry Sent: 15 December 2006 09:44 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Faint Speech Amplifer for use in vehicle Some years ago we had the same problem & used a bike riders intercom. The critical part is that they use voice to turn the line round (its a half duplex system) rather than having to hold a "speak" button down. But if her voice is really weak than it could take some tweaking. Barry Barry Taylor, Clinical Scientist Medical Physics Department Tulley Medical Physics Building, Hull Royal Infirmary Anlaby Road, Hull HU3 2JZ Tel 01482 675928, fax 01482 675750 [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals. [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Patrick Poon, Communication Matters Sent: 15 December 2006 09:31 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Faint Speech Amplifer for use in vehicle Anyone tried wireless intercoms for motorbike riders? e.g. http://www.eliteelectronics.co.uk/Midland_BT_Bluetooth_Intercom.html Patrick Poon Communication Matters (ISAAC UK) c/o ACE Centre, 92 Windmill Road, Headington, Oxford OX3 7DR, UK General Enquiries: Tel & Fax 0845 456 8211 International: Tel & Fax +44 131 467 7487 Email: [log in to unmask] Come and browse our Web site! http://www.communicationmatters.org.uk <http://www.communicationmatters.org.uk/> Registered Charity No. 327500 Registered Company in England & Wales No. 01965474 People wear earphones and Bluetooth connectors for their mobile phones so I cannot believe that a receiver for a voice amplifier would be any different. Most amplifiers work with mini speakers which could be placed near her husband. So an example may be a headset with a amplifier such as the Chiayo Cordless Speech Amplifier as provided by Quality Enabling Devices Ltd Unit D16, Heritage Business Park, Heritage Way Gosport, Hampshire PO12 4BG, UK tel: 023 9258 0600 * fax: 023 9252 8666 * email: [log in to unmask] They have others on offer as well. I do hope QED can help and I am so sorry the other offering did not come up to scratch. Happy Christmas and New Year to everyone Best Wishes E.A. Mrs E.A. Draffan Assistive Technologist Mobile: 07976 289103 http://www.emptech.info/ -----Original Message----- From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals. [ mailto:[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> ] On Behalf Of Liz Panton Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2006 7:15 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Faint Speech Amplifer for use in vehicle Question posted to AssisTech and SLT-LIST-UK JISCmail lists on behalf of Karen Lewis, Communicate: Can anyone help with this enquiry, or comment on the "legal" aspect mentioned? SUMMARY: An SLT is looking for: * a faint speech amplifier * for use by someone with a weak voice * travelling in the back of a car * in order to communicate with the driver * who does not have a hearing impairment. DETAILS: The passenger is a lady has M.S. who has a very quiet voice, which her husband is unable to hear when driving as she is in the back of the car. The lady can hear her husband with no difficulty. The husband was wondering if an amplifier could have an output via a headphone which he would wear whilst driving. We suggested that Echovoice might be able to help http://www.emptech.info/product_details.php?ID=1864 However, when the SLT contacted Hearing Products International they said it would not. HPI also queried the legality of the driver wearing an earphone. *********** Other options - has anyone tried anything like these for use in a vehicle: * Soundbug or Whispering Windows as part of a personal speech amp system? http://www.newlandsscientific.co.uk/products/products_home.asp?range=audio (I have emailed to Newlands Scientific asking if they are aware of any personal speech amp products incorporating this technology). * A wireless amplification system designed for people with hearing impairment? ************ Any thoughts? Best wishes, Liz Panton Head of Service Communicate, Regional Neurological Rehabilitation Centre, Hunters Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4NR