(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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(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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(17 minutes) March 2024. Juliëtte Sterkens, AuD. Watch Dr. Sterkens’ persuasive presentation sheds new light on the common misconceptions and limitations associated with hearing loss and hearing aids. In the presentation, Sterkens highlights the importance of Bluetooth accessories, communication strategies, and ADA-mandated assistive listening systems. Sterkens, an advocate for the widespread installation of hearing loops
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