Telecoil-enabled hearing aids or implants, hearing loops clarify sounds for hearing challenged individuals, are a less expensive investment than other disability modifications and will generate additional patronage.

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Methods for Getting a Hearing Loop Put in at Public Places in Your Area
Many businesses and gathering places have made themselves wheelchair accessible, but what about that
extra assistance for people with hearing problems? With the help of telecoil-enabled hearing aids or
implants, hearing loops clarify sounds for hearing challenged individuals, are a less expensive investment
than other disability modifications and will generate additional patronage. If you’re having a hard time
hearing the speakers at church, the actors at the local theatre, or at any other place you frequent, it may
be possible to have a hearing loop installed with a little time and effort.
Churches and places of worship. Few places of worship
have contemporary hearing loops installed. Many don’t
have any assistance for the hearing impaired. Others are
using obsolete technology that is inconvenient or hard to
use. If this is applicable to your favorite worship place,
bring it to the attention of organizational leaders and be
sure to point out how it will make listening to sermons
easier for their patrons. Introduce the idea in a newsletter
or bulletin by explaining how a hearing loop works and
how easy it is to install.
Theatres and public gathering places. 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.
Contact the general manager of the venue and ask for a meeting. Be prepared to explain the costs involved
as well as the benefits to the patrons and to the venue. For example, accommodating the hearing
challenged will increase the number of visitors in these places.
Be prepared to make your case. No matter how you choose to bring up the matter, create understanding
by sharing facts, promoting awareness for the need and garnering understanding. Define hearing loop, its
function and costs. Inform those in charge of the benefits to you and other patrons. Make a clear business
argument that increased patronage will offset the cost of installing the hearing loop. And above all, be a
helpful and friendly resource for your community.