Hearing loops make businesses and venues accessible to customers and visitors with hearing loss who have teleoils in their hearing aids or cochlear implants. After the successful installation of a hearing loop, the next important step is to train … Continue reading →
Is my dream of Loops for Daily Living becoming a reality? Things are looking up! Grocery store hearing loops are becoming increasingly popular across the United States. Even a single hearing-loop-enabled check-out counter is a valuable business investment. To customers … Continue reading →
With heartfelt gratitude! On behalf of Minnesotans with hearing loss, Loop Minnesota thanks the Minnesota Commission for the Deaf, Deafblind and Hard of Hearing (MNCDHH), the Minnesota Broadcasters Association as well as all of the stations who donate valuable airtime … Continue reading →
Spread the word Advocates speak in favor of a particular cause with the purpose to inform and to change behavior. In this case, the “cause” is equitable access to communication for the hard-of-hearing in loud, echoey places by means of … Continue reading →
It is all about access to communication Recently, the question was asked in a meeting why we keep talking about the need for telecoils in hearing aids and cochlear implants and the installation of hearing loops in venues when Bluetooth … Continue reading →
It is all about “equitable” access Equitable access means that those who need extra accommodation get the help they need. Equal access, or what everybody else gets is often not enough. For equitable access to communication, those who are hard-of-hearing … Continue reading →
FDA Outlines the Proposed Rule for OTC Hearing Aids The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently posted a page in the Federal Register, which outlines the Proposed Rule for Over-the-Counter (OTC) hearing aids. The Public Comment period on these self-fitting, … Continue reading →
In early July 2021, President Biden signed a comprehensive Executive Order. Among other issues, the Department of Health and Human Services is directed to consider the release of proposed rules for the Over-the-Counter (OTC) sale of hearing aids within 120 … Continue reading →
Improved hearing and understanding: A matter of communication access Hearing loops and telecoils work together to help hearing-challenged people hear and understand speech more clearly and effortlessly, especially in loud places. Therefore, Advocacy for hearing loops and telecoils means standing … Continue reading →
More loops, but can we connect? It looks like the travel industry, airports and public access facilities are finally recognizing the benefits of hearing loops for those with hearing loss – which make up roughly 20% of the U.S population, … Continue reading →
