Saw your piece on KDKA about deaf couple in Forest Hills. Thank you for mentioning assistive devices such as flashing/vibrating carbon monoxide detectors are available. We all know it is important for individuals to have a working smoke and/or carbon monoxide detector in their home. Assistive devices such as flashing and vibrating smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are particularly beneficial for individuals with hearing loss because they can not be alerted by traditional sound. The most vulnerable individuals in our society such as the elderly can not afford these items due to a fixed income, therefore devices are not widely used due to cost. The average carbon monoxide detector for a hearing person can be purchased for as little as $35.00, but flashing and vibrating devices for the deaf and hard of hearing average $165.00 – $219.00 for detector only, plus another $250.00 for the actual flashing/vibrating receiver. In many cities flashing smoke and/or carbon monoxide detectors are given to individuals in need for free but in Pittsburgh these devices are not always readily available. Public education to increase awareness of this problem is needed to ensure everyone has access to the devices which can help people lead a fuller and safer life.