Posts Tagged ‘communication’

Email tampering

It is possible for batterers to intercept or re-direct email to their account or they can program email software to place a copy of mail messages in other mailboxes. It is also easy to remotely check incoming email and leave the messages on the main email server without alerting the survivor at the home computer [...]

High-tech eavesdropping

A wireless (cellular) phone can be used as a listening device. Depending on the phone’s settings, it can silently pick up sounds within its proximity. A batterer can strategically place a wireless phone in a home, car, or on someone’s person and call the number throughout the day to hear conversations and activities. The phone [...]

Radio and Television

Radio and television (which at the level I’m covering them are similar enough to treat as two aspects of the same technology) are entirely different beasts. With radio and television, content could be broadcast quickly, even immediately (“live”), to any number of people around the country or the world. The customer had to invest in [...]

Communication Devices

Recently, while enjoying a sunny afternoon with some friends, a few baby boomers I know were relating some experiences that seem quite pertinent to the subject of how communication is or will change. Young Aaron, the son of a guest, was at a loss when told to call home. It seems our young guest had [...]

How Can You Make Your Home "Communication- Friendly"?

There are lots of ways you can make your home communication-friendly for your family and your child’s friends. In fact, technology is going to make a huge difference in your child’s life, equalizing the playing field between those who have normal hearing and those who do not. One of the exciting aspects is that much [...]

COMMUNICATION OPTION

School systems use a number of systems of communication for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. As a parent, you will find the information on communication options often conflicting and confusing, and one of your most difficult tasks will be to decide on the best option for your child. This may, in part, [...]

Assistive Communication Devices

There are lots of ways you can make your home communication-friendly for your family and your child’s friends. In fact, technology is going to make a huge difference in your child’s life, equalizing the playing field between those who have normal hearing and those who do not. One of the exciting aspects is that much [...]