Hearing Loop now in the MBR

Posted on June 26, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Hearing loop technology is now in the MBR and Cascade Room. The Madrona Room is scheduled for next year and the hearing loop is also being considered for the Glacier Lounge. Here’s a video which explains this mode of hearing assistance:

What are common concerns and FAQs about loop systems? Fourteen frequently asked questions	What hearing aids have telecoils and can receive loop broadcasts? Most hearing aids and all new cochlear implants now come with inexpensive telecoil sensors…more
Why are assistive listening systems needed?…more	What do loop systems cost? And where can we order one?…more
Why are hearing loops the preferred assistive listening system? Unlike other assistive listening systems, loop systems broadcast to hearing aids…moreIs there a handout explanation? Yes, the Sarasota Hearing Loss Association offers this for staff and this for patrons.	Where are looped venues? See here for an interactive national locator for specific hearing assistance technologies, including loops. See here for looped U.S. theaters/performing arts centers. See here for lists of looped facilities in specific states and cities. See six states that have mandated telecoil counseling as part of hearing aid dispensing, and more are in the works.
What assistive listening does the Americans for Disabilities Act require? ADA General Guidelines.
Might Bluetooth be a more effective assistive listening technology? See here and (for more information) here, and here.	Where are local hearing loop campaigns? Without including loop advocacy by effective individuals, here are 39 city or state hearing loop initiatives, with links (courtesy Stephen Frazier).
Is there a hearing loops discussion board? Yes, here. Want advice on starting a loop initiative? See here and here.	How might I introduce hearing loops to a facility? See sample letter (courtesy hearingloss.org).

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