04/09/2026
Traditional headphones block or cover the ears, which isolates you from your environment and can be dangerous for those with a visual impairment.
Here are two alternative headset types you may not be aware of.
Bone conduction headsets bypass the eardrum entirely, resting on your cheekbones and sending gentle physical vibrations directly to the inner
ear, keeping the ear unobstructed.
Open-ear earbuds are designed to sit on the ear, without blocking the ear
itself. They have traditional speakers and can therefore be a little louder and
have slightly better audio quality.
Using these types of headphones can help build confidence when outdoors by letting you hear the environment, along with your navigation app.
There are lots of headset options on the market and we can discuss them
with you at one of our IT Drop-In sessions.
Just get in touch with the office for more details.
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