Commonly Used Technologies

Below are some technological solutions for communicating effectively with people with hearing loss. These provide “auxiliary aids and services” under Effective Communication with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Resource

• Assistive Listening DEVICE vs. Assistive Listening SYSTEM: What is the Difference? (2 pages)

Technologies

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  • Human-generated (CART) [Provided by institution]
  • Computer-generated (ASR) [Provided by institution or consumer-owned]
  • Movie theaters  [Provided by institution]
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• Personal Amplification (Provided by institution or consumer-owned). Technological solutions for communicating effectively with people with hearing loss. The consumer may bring their own personal equipment; however, the institution must have the necessary equipment on hand, under the ADA.
• Remote Microphones (Consumer-owned and provided)