Telecoils
(webpage) Explains why people need telecoils, and how they can augment the effectiveness of your hearing aid or cochlear implant – giving you access under the ADA. Bluetooth alone is not enough.
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Simeon (IL)
Telecoil Induction Accessories: Telecoil earhook (monaural & binaural), Induction telecoil neckloop, soundfield, personal FM, captioning.
Now What? “Auracast is Here!”
(April 10, 2025) Audiologist and hearing advocate Juliëtte Sterkens, AuD, says that although Auracast holds great promise for the future, it will take time and some specific provisions before hearing aid users and others fully benefit from it. Until then, existing systems like loop systems will continue to be important as they are far more
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A Push for Hearing Devices that are ‘ADA-Access-Ready’
(April 2025) Hearing Health Foundation, by Whyman. “ADA-Access-Ready” hearing instruments will require: 1) Both telecoil and Auracast connectivity and 2) single button access to assistive listening. I have found that the vast majority of patients are shockingly unaware they have the right and option to hear more clearly in public and private places. And why
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Conference Microphones Inc.
WilliamsAV, Enersound, ListenTech
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Libraries in the Bridges Library System with Hearing Loops
“We’re excited to continue improving accessibility in our libraries,” said Angela Meyers, Inclusive Services Coordinator at the Bridges Library System. “Hearing loops help improve clarity and understanding, ensuring that everyone can fully enjoy and participate in library experiences.” Bridges Library System is proud to announce the expansion of hearing loop technology to 20 public libraries
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A sound investment: How hearing loops are improving the learning experience at CSU
(March 4, 2025) Thanks to a new assistive listening system installed in CSU Osher Lifelong Learning Institute classrooms, learners with hearing loss can now participate more fully, ensuring that no one misses out on impactful educational experiences.
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A Push for ‘ADA-Access-Ready’ Hearing Devices
(Feb. 11, 2025) by Whyman. It took 25 years to learn about assistive listening systems, which started my advocacy. I have found that people with hearing loss are shockingly unaware they have the right and option to hear more clearly in public and private places. A Push for ‘ADA-Access-Ready’ Hearing Devices
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WAA Votes to Support the US “Auracast and Telecoil” Declaration – December 16, 2024
(December 16, 2024) Assistive Listening Systems are mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to give people with hearing loss clarity to hearing in large areas that is impossible to receive with hearing instruments alone. There are multiple challenges for users to access assistive listening systems. The Declaration lists five areas with specific actions
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DoJ, U.S. Attorney’s Office Reaches ADA Settlement with Mandan Parks and Recreation Regarding the Starion Sports Complex (North Dakota)
(1/16/25) “The U.S. Attorney’s Office also found that the Starion lacked adequate accessible seating in other areas of the complex, and that elements of the toilet rooms, concourse, skate rental counter, outdoor picnic area, and assistive listening systems did not comply with the ADA’s requirements.” Press Release, 1/16/25