North Shore Audio-Vestibular Lab explains how to introduce a hearing loop to venue administrators.

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How you can ask venue administrators to install a
Hearing Loop
Most businesses and public spaces are wheelchair accessible, but what about
assistance for individuals with hearing challenges? Installing a hearing loop clarifies
speech and other sound for patrons with telecoil compatible hearing aids, is much less
expensive than other modifications and may increase visitors or customers. Sometimes
the owners of the venue simply aren’t aware of how much a hearing loop can help. With
a little time and effort, you might be able to get the venue to install one.
Places of worship. While many places of worship are equipped with amplification
equipment, many are incompatible or
inconvenient and there are many places
without any assistance at all. In cases
like this, you can typically take your
request directly to the leadership team.
Explain to them how a hearing loop
operates and how much more clearly you
and others could hear the message. You
might try to gain popular support for the
idea by submitting an article to the
website or newsletter of the church.
Auditoriums, theaters & athletic
arenas. In the United States, it is a legal requirement for pubic assembly spaces to
have audio amplification. A hearing loop is an easy way for a venue to comply with this
law. To promote this need, you can write to or meet with those in charge of these
businesses to explain the need and benefits. For example, accommodating the hearing
challenged will increase the number of visitors in these places.
Be prepared to make your case. When you approach the managers of these venues,
you’ll want to be prepared with information so you can build understanding and
awareness. Define hearing loop, its function and costs. Explain the necessity and
convenience of hearing loops for you and others. Explain to them the benefits of their
increased business. And most importantly, be a helpful and friendly resource for your
local community.