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Popular and Affordable Amplified Phone : The Ameriphone XL50

If you've been looking for an amplified phone to assist you in hearing your friends and family members, look no further. The Ameriphone XL50 Amplified phone is far and away our most popular model.  It offers all the features of high-end phones at half the price and is known for it's durability and ease of use. 

The Ameriphone XL50 is an ideal solution for those who have low vision and/or moderate to sever hearing loss.  Over-sized buttons make this model particularly easy to use.  This phone also features Ameriphone's Digital Clarity Power technology, giving the user the ability to amplify incoming sound up to 48 dB. You are able to connect headphones or other assistive listening devices to the 3.5mm jack on the phone.  The XL50 is hearing aid compatible, has redial, flash, hold and program functions; capable of functioning as an office phone for the hearing impaired. Keep your friends programmed with one-touch speed dial settings.  The automatic amplifier control can be set to turn on when you life the handset to answer a call.  This unit also includes battery backup for use in the event of a power outage and a 1 year limited warranty!

Reasonably priced at just over $100, the Ameriphone XL50 should be considered by anyone looking for a new amplified phone.  The features are unmatched at this price-point and the fact that this phone is so easy to use, makes it a no-brainer. If the XL50 is out of your price range, also consider the Ameriphone XL30 or the Clarity XL40D, both of which are great options at lower price-points.

2010 EnableMart Catalog is Mailing Now!

After many long hours, a lot of diet Coke and tons of research, I am happy to announce that our 2010 catalog is finally ready here! Of course, there's no way that we could show everything we have to offer in one little book but we have compiled a comprehensive collection of our best selling & most requested items from each of our categories into one easy to use guide available in print or as a downloadable PDF.  The new catalog contains 36 pages of Assistive Technology with vivid full-color pictures and simplified descriptions & explanations, making it a great tool for educators, therapists, non-profit assessment centers and home users.

Download the PDF or request your copy by mail today:
http://www.EnableMart.com/Catalog-Request

Stimulus Package Saves Schools?

How many special needs teachers were already facing dire circumstances such as layoffs, budget cuts, etc even before the economy went kaput? Here are some quick facts about the stimulus that may be heartening for teachers and educators:

• $91.3 billion going to health, labor, and education departments . $600 million 
• $29 billion of that designated for "Education Programs" 
• $600 million which may be available specifically for Assistive Technology upgrades 

In spite of the No Child Left Behind Act passed in 2001, the Bush administration has increasingly moved away from federal support for schools and school programs - opting to leave the responsibility with State and Local governments. The stimulus package changes the course of the federal government by increasing the involvement of federal monies in primary and secondary education.

What does this mean for the teachers? For starters, it means relief for those who are worried about massive layoffs. Some of the money can be used to prevent downsizing school staff. Teachers and other staff will also receive further training including proper use of the latest technologies. And money can go to maintaining and expanding the current Assistive Technology tools and programs available to students with disabilities. 

If you would like to read more, there is an article with details about the education aspect of the stimulus package at eschoolnews.com