(April 10, 2025) Audiologist and hearing advocate Juliëtte Sterkens, AuD, says that although Auracast holds great promise for the future, it will take time and some specific provisions before hearing aid users and others fully benefit from it. Until then, existing systems like loop systems will continue to be important as they are far more […]
“Auracast is Here!” Now What? Read More »
(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
A Push for Hearing Devices that are ‘ADA-Access-Ready’ Read More »
(1 page) We are unequivocally advocating for manufacturers to produce and providers to fit “ADA-Access-Ready” hearing instruments that connect to ADA assistive listening systems via telecoil (hearing loops, FM, and infrared), and in the future, potentially Auracast technologies. These fully “ADA-Access-Ready” hearing instruments will require: Both telecoil and Auracast connectivity embedded in the hearing instruments,
Open Letter to Manufacturers and Providers, “ADA-Access-Ready” Hearing Instruments Read More »
(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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