In today’s dynamic and diverse learning and healthcare environments, safety and inclusivity go hand in hand. As awareness of hearing disabilities continues to grow, schools and hospitals are shifting towards communication systems that combine audio and visual notifications to ensure every individual – regardless of hearing ability – can receive critical alerts in real time.
A Smarter, Safer Way to Communicate
Leading Solutions is proud to offer a range of Advanced Network Devices (AND) – intelligent mass notification tools that combine IP-based speakers, strobes, displays, and digital signage to deliver fast, clear, and multi-sensory alerts.
Whether it’s a routine bell schedule in a school, a duress alert in a ward, or an emergency lockdown instruction, these devices help administrators communicate consistently and effectively across campus or facility networks.
Why Visual Notification Matters
Many schools and healthcare environments still rely heavily on sound-based alerts. However, this model doesn't cater for:
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Students with hearing loss or auditory processing issues
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Staff working in noisy environments
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Patients under sedation or those with sensory sensitivities
By integrating visual notification – such as scrolling messages, strobes, and colour-coded alerts – with traditional audio, institutions can create inclusive, accessible environments that respond to a wider range of needs.
Assistive Listening & Mass Notification in Action
In Education
Modern classrooms are evolving to support a more diverse student population. Advanced Network Devices can:
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Display classroom-level text alerts for lockdowns or evacuations
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Provide non-disruptive notifications for hearing-impaired students
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Synchronise school bells, class changeovers, and emergency alerts via IP
In Healthcare
Hospitals and care facilities are complex environments where communication must be rapid and precise. These devices can:
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Alert staff to code calls and duress events with visual strobes and zone-based messaging
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Inform patients and visitors with easy-to-read hallway displays
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Connect to existing nurse call or PA systems via standard network infrastructure
Built for AV and IT Integration
These PoE-powered devices integrate seamlessly with existing AV systems, VoIP phones, SIP intercoms, or third-party software, offering flexible deployment for AV integrators and IT teams. With no need for separate cabling or infrastructure, implementation is straightforward, and management is centralised.
Want to see it in action?
Explore our Advanced Network Devices range or talk to us about how mass notification and assistive listening technologies can enhance safety and communication in your next school or healthcare project.
Available in NZ through Leading Solutions – backed by local technical support and a nationwide AV integrator network.
