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Hearing Loops and Induction Coils Improving SNR

(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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Dropping the Mic on Telecoils

(3 pages) Fall 2022. Audiology Practices. Burwinkel, et al. pp. 26-30. Discussion of key research findings regarding the recommendation and demonstration of hearing loops

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Check/adjust. How to Use the Verifit: verify telecoils in hearing aids

(3 pages) Instructions to verify the telecoil setting in a hearing aid. It only takes 2 minutes. It is essential that the hearing aid provides the same gain to a speech input in the telecoil setting as it does in the microphone setting. Instructions for audiologists and hearing instrument specialists, to verify telecoils in hearing

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Using Google Maps in Your Professional Practice

(2 pages) Hearing loops can help patients hear better in different locations — but when they are planning their day out and about, how will your patients know where hearing loops are? The new Google Maps “Assistive Hearing Loop” feature is good for professional hearing health care practices and entire communities.

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2023 Help Patients Hear In More Places With Telecoils AND Bluetooth (HLAA)

(2 pages) Patients need Bluetooth and telecoils. Many patients miss out because their audiologist didn’t educate them about using telecoils. Telecoils connect to assistive listening systems. Bluetooth connects to audio devices. PATIENTS NEED BOTH TODAY.

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2022 Too Many People with Hearing Loss Miss Out (HLAA)

(2 pages) Did you know your clients must have telecoils in their hearing devices to use ADA-mandated assistive listening technology effectively?

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1994 began, last updated 2025. Legislation and Rulemaking: Telecoils, ALS, and Buildings (CHA)

(20 pages) Beginning in 1994, a summary and excerpts of legislation and rulemaking for telecoils, assistive listening systems, and buildings. Last updated 2025. Additions and revisions are welcome.

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2023 Resources For Audiologists-Connect Your Patients to ALS, Convention

(2 pages) Give your patients the best possible hearing advantage by helping them easily connect to ALS in public venues. Here are all the resources you need. Handout in all participant bags, 2023 national convention, ADA-Association of Doctors of Audiology

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Equipment for Professional Offices

(1 page) Professionals can give patients ADA accessibility (FM, IR, hearing loops) in their communities when they teach them how to use their telecoil in their offices.

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