Hearing loops can be installed in public places like theaters and churches to help people with hearing loss hear more clearly. Places are required by the ADA to provide assistive listening, and a hearing loop is a low-cost way to do this. The document provides suggestions for how to advocate for installing a hearing loop at one's place of worship or favorite theater. It advises bringing the issue to leaders' attention, explaining how a hearing loop works and its costs and benefits for both patrons and the venue. Providing information respectfully and remaining available can help garner support for the improvement.

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Yes, You Can Get a Hearing Loop Put in at a Theatre
or Church
Most public places and businesses
have modified their buildings for
accessibility to wheelchairs, an
extremely visible disability, but may
not be aware of the less visible
challenges faced by people who
have difficulty hearing. That’s where
hearing loops come in. Places with
hearing loops provide much clearer
speech and sound directly to the
telecoils inside hearing aids... Putting in a hearing loop is a fairly low cost
improvement which can bring in new visitors and customers for the venue. If
you’re having a hard time hearing the speakers at church, the actors at the
local theater, or at any other place you frequent, it is possible to have a
hearing loop put in with a little effort.
Places of worship. Only a few places of worship have modern hearing loops
installed. Many don’t have any assistance for the hearing impaired. Others
are using outdated technology that is not convenient or difficult to use. If
this applies to your favorite worship place, bring it to the attention of
organizational leaders and be sure to mention how a hearing loop will make
listening to sermons much easier for their patrons. You might try to gain
popular support for the idea by submitting an article to the website or
newsletter of the church.
Theatres, auditoriums & sports arenas. The guidelines for the Americans for
Disabilities Act require that assembly areas have a method of audio
amplification for their visitors and this requirement is filled with the
installation of a hearing loop. Contact the general manager of the venue and
ask for a meeting. Be prepared to explain the costs involved as well as the

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benefits to the patrons and to the venue. For example, these places will see
an increase in attendance because people with hearing challenges will be
able to participate.
Information you’ll need. 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.
Explain the necessity and convenience of hearing loops for you and others.
Explain to them the benefits of their increased business. Lastly, remain
respectful and stay up to date as a resource to your community.