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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(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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(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.
(4 pages) Recommendations for interoperability, public awareness, effective communication, and building specs. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM). “Community-based organizations, advocacy organizations, employers, private sector businesses, and government agencies (local, state, federal) should promote work and community environments that are conducive to effective communication and that support individuals with hearing loss. Specifically, they
(1 page) “It is important to have both telecoil and Auracast technologies in hearing aids and cochlear implants” “As a new technology, Auracast will take time to become stable, reliable, and easy enough to use for potential users. Therefore, it is important to have both telecoil and Auracast technologies in hearing aids and cochlear implants…
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(3 pages) hearing loops provide a universal system and recommendations, including integrating telecoils Representatives from 15 countries passed the resolution at Zurich University of Applied Sciences at Winterthur / Switzerland on September 27, 2009. The first international conference on hearing loops for people with hearing loss.
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(1 page) As a group, you can watch this short TEDx Oshkosh video: “What you don’t Know about Hearing Aids.” It’s a great way to share experiences, possibly shift your perspectives, and discover new ideas.
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