The symbol used to denote assistive listening systems. This symbol is an outline of an ear with a slash through it to identify that a room or venue has an assistive listening system (hearing loop, FM, or infrared).
When a “T” is added in the lower right-hand corner, it indicates a hearing loop.
In the United States, the symbol background color is commonly blue.
From the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards, “Section 703.7.2.4 Assistive Listening Systems. Assistive listening systems shall be identified by the International Symbol of Access for Hearing Loss complying with Figure 703.7.2.4.”
Download free graphics (this website) for the International Symbol of Access for Hearing Loss
In the United States, this symbol is only used for assistive listening, and NOT for other services (captions, sign language, visual paging, etc.)
This symbol is used in multiple countries. Other background colors may used.
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