(3 pages, pdf) by McKinley. Explains why IR and FM systems are often not used, and dispels hearing loop myths. For many years, Assistive Listening Systems (ALS) consisted of Infrared (IR) or FM systems. IR and FM were the more common choice of ALS because it was a simpler way to meet legal requirements for […]
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(2 pages) [Courtesy Contacta]. The tests and measurements to ensure that the hearing loop meets international standard, IEC 60118-4.
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(6 pages) [Courtesy Contacta]. The tests and measurements to ensure that the counter hearing loop meets international standard, IEC 60118-4.
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(10 pages) This is a guide for service providers, employers, and businesses. Topics covered in this guide include how hearing loop systems work, how to look after them, and how to make your business more accessible to people who are hard of hearing. This guide will help to make sure that whatever investment is made
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(2 pages) This short list is meant to give you guidance in the due diligence process as you procure a hearing loop for your facility by choosing the right installer. Hire a Knowledgeable and Committed Hearing Loop Installer Hearing Loop On-Site Testing Commissioning the Hearing Loop Microphone Usage Influences Hearing Loop Performance Announce the Availability
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(2 pages) When loop systems do not meet the IEC standard, the users receive insufficient benefit and criticize the loop in the following ways: 1. Those who have used the loop system say they can hear better with their hearing device. Cause: Poor frequency response, low signal level or too much background noise. 2. Those
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Frazier, S., 2016. Sound & Communications. Respondents: 350 individuals. Findings 32% would borrow the equipment, such as FM or IR (always or usually) 75% would use a hearing loop with no equipment to borrow (always or usually) 80% would recommend a hearing loop system for a facility where a new or upgraded assistive listening system
Hearing Loops Get The Vote Hearing-impaired individuals prefer this assistance system. Read More »
Frazier, S., 2017. Hearing Loss Magazine, HLAA. Findings: “Only 33 percent of first-time hearing aid buyers were even told about the option, leaving 66 percent to learn about it after buying hearing aids and from some other source than their hearing health care provider.” “The telecoil’s functionality is not confined to the U.S.- they work
The Telecoil: Old? Yes. Outdated? No. Read More »
(3 pages) Fall 2022. Audiology Practices. Burwinkel, et al. pp. 26-30. Discussion of key research findings regarding the recommendation and demonstration of hearing loops
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Frazier, et al. January 8, 2024. Committee for Communication Access in America. Respondents: 1519 individuals. Findings: Only 38% of respondents found accommodations The survey’s intent was to gather information on the preferences and use habits when utilizing assistive communication systems. Background – Since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), assistive listening systems
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