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Rochester, NY, has pioneered in the installation of hearing loops, which, as seen here, are in 100 places of worship.
An accessibility guide provided by the Hearing Loss Association of Rochester notes that:
Loop systems are preferred for houses of worship because otherwise personal receivers and especially headphones are often a problem. There is good evidence that many people do not extend themselves to identify their need, collect personal receivers ahead of time, and wear rather noticeable headsets. Such receivers are always required for FM and infrared systems. While receivers may be needed for loop systems by people without telecoils, the demand is less and may be nonexistent. This reluctance to use personal receivers is particularly common in the greater number of people experiencing the beginnings of hearing losses.
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