Special Needs

Products in this category make a phone easier to hear and use. It includes Forester amplified handsets, an amplified transmitter, a line test buttset and Clarity expandable handsets for cordless phones.

Families buy these items for a parent with hearing loss, and offices order amplified handsets for employees who need extra volume on calls. Some handsets are made to fit Panasonic business phones, so check the name carefully. For a fit check or advice, call the KX-TD team at (866) 205-4112.

Before you order

  • Check the decibel rating. Amplified phones list gain such as 26dB, 40dB or 60dB, and higher numbers are louder.
  • Consider the ringer. Loud ringers and visual flashers help if the phone ring is hard to hear.
  • Check cordless or corded. Corded phones and cordless amplified phones such as DECT sets suit different users.
  • Not sure? Call (866) 205-4112 and describe the need, and we will help.

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Special needs telephones buying guide

Amplified phones

Clarity, Vtech, Cetis and other makers list amplified corded and cordless phones. The products listed range from about 26dB up to 60dB of gain. Look for large buttons, picture dialing and tone control as well as volume, since those help many users.

Ringers, flashers and alerts

Clarity ringers up to 95dB, CompuTTY visual flashers and Serene Innovations vibrating alerts help users who miss the phone sound. Pick sound, light or vibration to suit the user, and check whether the unit plugs into the phone line or the wall.

Handsets and adapters

Forester Solutions lists amplified, push to talk and special needs handsets. Check the handset style and cord connector against your phone. Spare handsets are listed for Clarity D702 and D704 series phones too, so match the model. Call us if you are unsure which handset your phone takes.

Photo and help phones

Photo phones, picture phones and help phones let the user dial by pressing a button. They suit people with low vision or memory needs. Check the number of programmable buttons and whether the phone is corded. Ask us if you are unsure which style suits the user.

Common questions

What does 40dB mean on a phone?

It is the amount of added volume. A higher dB rating makes the caller louder.

Can a loud ringer work with any phone?

Many ringers plug into the phone line, so check the listing for line type.

Can you help me choose?

Yes. Use contact us and tell us what the user needs.

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