Telecoils
(webpage) Explains why people need telecoils, and how they can augment the effectiveness of your hearing aid or cochlear implant – giving you access under the ADA. Bluetooth alone is not enough.
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A Push for Hearing Devices that are ‘ADA-Access-Ready’
(April 2025) Hearing Health Foundation, by Whyman. “ADA-Access-Ready” hearing instruments will require: 1) Both telecoil and Auracast connectivity and 2) single button access to assistive listening. I have found that the vast majority of patients are shockingly unaware they have the right and option to hear more clearly in public and private places. And why
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“ADA-Access-Ready” Hearing Instruments-List
(3 pages) Two lists of hearing instruments that are ADA-compatible devices: 1) telecoils and 2) telecoils and Auracast. Current need: Telecoils connect to ADA-compliant assistive listening systems (hearing loops, FM, infrared), now and years into the future. Future need: In the next 5-7 years, if you decide to purchase new hearing instruments, consider adding Auracast
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