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Deafgard protects deaf guests at Hotel du Vin
Hotel du Vin are synonymous with style, hospitality and exquisite accommodation. And the latest Hotel du Vin in Birmingham is no exception, occupying a converted ornate, early Victorian building situated in the newly revitalised jewellery quarter of the old city centre.
To ensure that deaf and hard of hearing guests, who could be in danger of not hearing a fire alarm whilst asleep are protected, the hotel has purchased Deafgards.
Hotel du Vin were impressed by Deafgard’s unique cost-effectiveness and flexibility. “When a deaf or hard of hearing guest checks in, the hotel Receptionist shows the guest how to operate the unit which the guest takes to his/her hotel room, giving peace of mind should there be a fire emergency”.
Deafgard is a moveable wireless, acoustically triggered bedside unit that incorporates a high intensity strobe and a connected vibrator pad, that when placed under the pillow, vibrates to wake the sleeper upon the fire alarm sounding. The flashing strobe and LCD provide visual indication that the fire alarm is sounding, allowing the individual to leave their room to a place of safety.
Deafgard assists in complying with elements of the DDA, and it is designed to respond to a fire alarm installed in conformity with the British Standard 5839
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