Sound Advice (The Shedd)
(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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ADA Assistive Listening Systems-Standards for Accessible Design
(4 pages) Abridged references to the 2010 ADA Standards for Assistive Listening Systems and the Effective Communication 2014 bulletin.
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Photos of portable and small Hearing Loops in use at businesses and at home
(3 pages) A variety of photos of hearing loops and sample positioning.
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Oregon-50 Meeting Facilities ALS Survey Summary
Loop Oregon. June 2024. Findings: Only 16% of businesses reported having an assistive listening system of any kind. The Loop Oregon Committee conducted a survey of the 50 largest meeting facilities in the state, to learn how these 50 facilities accommodate people with hearing loss. The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts in Eugene
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How hearing loops work with hearing aids and implants
(1 page) When explaining to “hearing” business people (Rotaries, Chambers of Commerce), this sheet helps to explain the simplicity of a counter hearing loop. Describing the invisible, somewhat magical, process can’t be seen but profoundly enhances hearing accessibility.” As advocates for this powerful, and empowering, tool everyone needs to be able to describe the essential,
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2023 Legislation and Rulemaking: Telecoils, ALS, and Buildings (CHA)
(19 pages) A summary and excerpts of legislation and rulemaking for telecoils, assistive listening systems, and buildings.
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Promoting Your Assistive Listening System (Hearing Loop, FM/RF, and infrared)
(2 pages) Paragraph templates to easily adapt-describe your assistive listening system on your webpage. When an elevator is installed, no one asks how to use it. In comparison, when an Assistive Listening System (ALS) is installed, almost everyone will say, “Huh?” Accessible version for screen readers
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Assistive Listening Systems Quick Guide
(1 page) Easily compare 5 assistive listening systems. Choosing an assistive listening system can be confusing and this helps to sort out key needs. All assistive listening systems are included: hearing loops, FM, infrared, Audio Over Wi-Fi, and Auracast streamed ALS (Auracast broadcast audio used as part of an assistive listening system).
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