Consumer education and advocacy for hearing clearly in public places
Hearing Loop Tools
Free downloadable tools, resources and materials. Some materials can be mailed to you. Need something? Please let us know so it can be added.
On this webpage
General Information
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Guide to Understanding Hearing Loops Link (4 page, pdf). Email for glossy paper brochure.
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Comparison of available assistive listening technologies. "Hearing loops: T-coil users receive sound invisibly, simply and directly to their own hearing aid." International Hearing Loop Manufacturers (IHLMA) Link (13 pages, pdf) NEW
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Hearing Loops-Brainstormed list of venues. Link (1 page, pdf)
Individuals with Hearing Loss
Cards
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May I recommend you consider installing a hearing loop Link (10 cards/page pdf).
Tools
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Initial request letter template, with guidance/sample language. Request via email (Microsoft Word).
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Ways to encourage hearing loops-consumer. Request via email.
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Who Can I Turn to for Help with My Hearing Loss? Primary care, otolaryngologist/ENT, audiologist, hearing instrument specialist (National Institute for Health website)
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For Colorado information please see
Venues
Tools-Venues with Existing Hearing Loops
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9 Best Practices to Maximize the Benefits (Self Assessment). Request via email (pdf).
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Feedback. Hearing loops are discrete. No one knows when a person is using the hearing loop, and that’s one of the benefits; however, the venue may thus think that their hearing loop isn’t being used. One idea is for the venue to solicit feedback. Link (1/2 page)
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Hearing Loops-Signage: Going beyond the ADA Standard. Link (1 page pdf)
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Slides to inform patrons/visitors/guests about hearing loop at beginning of meeting/event. Link (Microsoft PowerPoint)
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We have a hearing loop. Place in lobby to educate people. Template to adapt for your organization. Link (1/3 page Word)
