Dropping the Mic on Telecoils
(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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Consumer use of and preferences for assistive communication technology in public places
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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Getting Hearing Aids (MN)
(2 pages) The first-time hearing aid user may wonder where to begin. This checklist guides you through getting hearing aids that match your needs and adjusting to wearing hearing aids. By Minnesota Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services.
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Telecoils Improve Hearing Aids Dramatically!
(2 pages) Why You Need Both Bluetooth and Telecoils. By Let’s Loop Colorado and HLAA-Colorado
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Buying Hearing Aids in Washington (What to expect)
(2 pages). Wireless Connectivity (telecoils, Bluetooth), Hearing Aid Selection, Hearing Aid Verification and Validation Measures. HLAA Washington State.
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Check/adjust. How to Use the Verifit: verify telecoils in hearing aids
(3 pages) Instructions to verify the telecoil setting in a hearing aid. It only takes 2 minutes. It is essential that the hearing aid provides the same gain to a speech input in the telecoil setting as it does in the microphone setting. Instructions for audiologists and hearing instrument specialists, to verify telecoils in hearing
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Key Points: What is needed for Auracast streamed ALS to be available and usable
(2 pages) Eight points describe what is needed for Auracast ALS to be available and usable, including an international standard (2027), end-to-end latency, hearing aid life cycles, etc. There are also some expectations and considerations.
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Auracast and Telecoils Position Statement (EFHOH) (2024)
(2 pages) promotion of both technologies (Auracast and telecoils) to maintain accessibility across various settings. EFHOH calls on hearing aids and Cochlear Implants manufacturers to maintain availability of telecoils in their devices for foreseeable future. Telecoils are an essential part of access to hearing loops and other assistive listening systems currently in use by hard
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Pumpkin Etching
(2 pages) Enjoy hearing clearly during the fall season with hearing loops, FM, and infrared systems. A template is on the second page: include the “T” for hearing loops, remove the “T” for FM and IR.
How to Successfully Advocate
(51 pages) The how-to advocacy guide has been created to help you get hearing loops installed in your community, at your place of worship, your workplace, your favorite arts venue, or even your doctor’s office. Whether you’re advocating for yourself, or a loved one, or because you understand that every person with a hearing loss
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