Sensory Disability
Bone anchored hearing aid
Hearing device that transmits sound through bone conduction to the inner ear, used for conductive hearing loss, single-sided deafness, or when hearing aids cannot be worn.
- Hardware
- Hard of hearing
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Sensory Disability
Receiver in canal hearing aid
Hearing aid with the receiver inside the ear canal and main body behind the ear, offering a discreet fit and natural sound quality.
- Hardware
- Hard of hearing
Sensory Disability
Behind the ear hearing aid
Behind-the-ear device connected to an earmold or dome in the ear canal, suitable for mild to profound hearing loss and known for durability.
- Hardware
- Hard of hearing
Sensory Disability
In the ear hearing aid
Custom hearing aid fitting the outer ear and concha area, used for mild to severe hearing loss and easier to insert than smaller styles.
- Hardware
- Hard of hearing
Sensory Disability
Inside the canal hearing aid
Small custom hearing aid fitting partly inside the ear canal, less visible than ITE models and typically suited for mild to moderate hearing loss.
- Hardware
- Hard of hearing
Sensory Disability
Completely in canal hearing aid
Very small custom hearing aid fitting deep inside the ear canal, nearly invisible and usually used for mild to moderate hearing loss.
- Hardware
- Hard of hearing
