(1 page, pdf) Changes Needed to Access ADA Assistive Listening Systems. Includes a) quotes from frustrated users with hearing loss b) quotes from frustrated audiologists c) summary of “ADA-Access-Ready Hearing Instruments” Resources Overview, Accessible version for screen readers (.docx) Declaration (this website)
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(5 pages) To guide the critical changes needed, the Center for Hearing Access has issued a new 2024 United States Declaration, “ADA-Access-Ready Hearing Instruments: Auracast™ and Telecoils.” This timely statement comes on the heels of 15 years of national and international documents, and gives specific actions that have not been specified before. Resources: Declaration, Accessible
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(3/page, pdf) Learn how hearing loops work! Try out a loop at The Shedd! Hear speakers, music, and conversation clearly (even through Plexiglass!) Share questions with other loop users.
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January 23, 2023. Presenter: Dave Smriga, MA. This course describes why T-Coil testing is still relevant in today’s Bluetooth world and overviews both ANSI T-Coil testing procedures as well as Speechmap T-Coil verification procedures. Learning Outcomes After this course, participants will be able to describe the reasons why T-Coil testing is still relevant even though
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(2 pages) Telecoils connect to assistive listening required by the ADA. A telecoil can make a dramatic difference in your ability to hear clearly and understand dialogue.
The Telecoil-Connecting Directly to Sound-Still True (AAA) Read More »
(2 pages) 3/29/24. by Juliëtte Sterkens, AuD. My short answer to the original audiologist: Consumers need to hear today. The library should install a hearing loop now and, down the road, add an Auracast transmitter. Email me at jsterkens@hearingloss.org, and I will gladly provide further information for you or the librarian.
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August 29, 2023. Presenter: Justin Burwinkel, AuD. The course will study Starkey’s findings on the benefits of remote microphones and loop systems for hearing aids. We’ll also explore how hearing professionals can help optimize their use.
Nov 15, 2024. Presenters: Karen MacLennan, AuD and Juliëtte Sterkens, AuD. The performance of hearing aids in meeting rooms, theaters, and houses of worship is greatly enhanced by assistive technology: hearing loops, FM/Infrared assistive listening devices with neckloops as mandated under Americans with Disabilities law, and, hopefully soon, future public Auracast systems, but only if
March 2024. Thomas Kaufmann, Hearing Review. Hearing care professionals can distinguish their services from over-the-counter devices by focusing on advanced hearing aid features for public accessibility.
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(4 pages) February 2024. Burwinkel et al. Hearing Review. pp. 22-25. Previous studies have demonstrated the significant benefits of hearing loops and induction coils based on subjective reports or objective measurements in controlled environments. This study evaluates the extent of signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) improvement provided by these assistive technology systems in various real-world listening situations.
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