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Made in Michigan: Silent Call Communications

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SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WJBK) --  Inspired by his deaf brother-in-law, George Elwell founded his Waterford-based Silent Call Communications company in 1987.

Since then, they have been designing and manufacturing devices to help those who are hard of hearing, deaf and even deaf-blind, lead more independent lives in their homes. The devices alert users of a fire, a phone ring, or even if there's someone at the door.

Online: www.silentcall.com

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