(41 pages) Part 2 of the handbook You have decided to advocate for hearing loops. How do you start? You would not start an epic journey without a map and a plan. The same logic applies to getting hearing loops installed in your community. Because it is usually not as simple as asking a venue […]
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(53 pages) In this Handbook is everything — literally everything! — you will need to advocate effectively for hearing loops and better hearing assistance. Compiled by the passionate Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA), Get in the Hearing Loop (GITHL) advocacy committee, you will find numerous documents and brochures that explain what hearing loops (technically
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(2 pages) Google Maps has launched an accessibility attribute, Assistive Hearing Loops. We need your help getting the word out about how life-changing hearing loops are and helping people with hearing loss find and use them. Choose what you would like to do! 5 Actions You Can Take
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(1 page) Currently, there are thousands of assistive listening systems (hearing loops, FM/RF, and infrared systems) already installed across the United States. But where can you expect to find them? Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the following places are required have a hearing loop, FM/RF system, or infrared system: In ALL indoor or
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(2 pages) Patients need Bluetooth and telecoils. Many patients miss out because their audiologist didn’t educate them about using telecoils. Telecoils connect to assistive listening systems. Bluetooth connects to audio devices. PATIENTS NEED BOTH TODAY.
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(3 pages) A variety of photos of hearing loops and sample positioning.
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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.
(1 page) “The Telecoil has to be included and activated in every hearing aid and to work in parallel to any new technology.” The hearing technologies for hard of hearing persons conference had a special focus on hearing accessibility in large venues. Initiated by the International Federation of Hard of Hearing People and hosted by
