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Open Letter to Manufacturers and Providers, “ADA-Access-Ready” Hearing Instruments

(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, […]

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Counter Hearing Loops-staff training and checking

On the back of your counter hearing loop, either 1) tape this business card or 2) print on labels. Staff can learn and easily check that the counter hearing loop is properly working. The pdf is formatted for Avery business card #8871. If you need another format, please ask.

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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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Nebraska-Hearing Loops and Telecoils

(2 pages) Technology for Improved Hearing by NCDHH.

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Buying Hearing Aids in Wisconsin (What to expect)

(2 pages) HLAA Wisconsin. Information about wireless connectivity, hearing evaluation, Audiologists and Hearing Instrument Specialists (HIS), etc.

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City of Fort Collins, Building Design Standards

(1 page, pdf) Excerpt It is very helpful to clearly state the hearing loop expectations up front during pre-design/construction. “In any space over 1,000 square feet that is open for public meeting and wired with a public address system, a review should be completed to see if hearing loops should be added to the scope

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How to Win Patients and Influence Community Communication

(2 pages) November 2012. Lopez and Caccavo. These days, we see a lot of articles and “buzz” about how private practice audiologists can distinguish themselves from all the “big box” retailers and other competition. We contend that an important key to set yourself apart from your competition is your advocacy for hearing loops in your

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OVERVIEW: U.S. Declaration, ADA-Access-Ready Hearing Instruments (2024)

(1 page, pdf) Changes Needed to Access ADA Assistive Listening Systems. Includes a) quotes from frustrated users with hearing loss b) quotes from frustrated audiologists c) summary of “ADA-Access-Ready Hearing Instruments” Resources Overview, Word document version (.docx) Right click and then select “save as” Declaration (this website)

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U.S. Declaration, ADA-Access-Ready Hearing Instruments: Auracast™ and Telecoils (2024)

(5 pages) To guide the critical changes needed, the Center for Hearing Access has issued a new 2024 United States Declaration, “ADA-Access-Ready Hearing Instruments: Auracast™ and Telecoils.” This timely statement comes on the heels of 16 years of national and international documents, and gives specific actions that have not been specified before. Resources: Declaration, Word

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Sound Advice-Cards

(3/page, pdf) Learn how hearing loops work! Try out a loop at The Shedd! Hear speakers, music, and conversation clearly (even through Plexiglass!) Share questions with other hearing loop users. Holding our Sound Advice consistently on the “second Saturday” of each month from 10:00-11:30 am has allowed people to plan both drop-in and regular attendance.

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