We continue to see hearing loops installed in many locations across the country. Here are a few locations rightfully boasting about hearing access. Let the continued interest in hearing access and hearing loops serve as a reminder to hearing healthcare professionals to fit Read More
October 2016: Question: Should a hearing health care professional not fit to patients with hearing instruments with T Coils because hearing loops are not a reality in their community? Although individuals may not have the opportunity to enjoy the benefit of hearing loops Read More
Hearing aid technology is constantly improving, but brings with it challenges. IFHOH encourages technological innovation and welcomes safe new developments that promote hearing accessibility. These new developments should ensure for the compatibility of hearing aids with cellular phones and assistive listening devices. IFHOH Read More
Always include a manually accessible T Coil in hearing instruments to improve hearing access to individuals who live with hearing loss. Here’s why: T Coils improve hearing access in public facilities that offer hearing assistance technology. T Coils, when used with a neckloop, Read More
This week I learned that multiple hearing loops were installed at DTW (Detroit Airport). Thank you Delta (my favorite airline) for considering the needs of guests with hearing loss and making a positive difference in their travel experience. Airports are notoriously difficult listening Read More
While researching hearing access in other countries, I found an interesting document from the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (CHHA) that comprehensively details numerous barriers to communication that individuals with hearing loss experience regularly and how to resolve these issues. The document identifies Read More