@daveshaw I agree with you that venues, government, public, places that should have, per ADA, some sort of assistive listening system in place and/or available depending on the type of facility, and still don't. There was clarification to the ADA made in 2010 that made hearing access more clear and where it was required and in what situations. However, ADA relies on people to file complaints with the DOJ or even local authorities, in order to have their rules/laws enforced. Wheelchair ramps, elevators, handicapped stalls are all readily apparent. Unfortunatley hearing loss is the "hidden" disability. We have to be vocal, educate and advocate. As I noted in my other reply to @jdalylew, a great website to spend time reading through the information, and there a lot on the ADA as it relates to providing accommodation is, http://www.CenterForHearingAccess.org. The more we know about the ADA and what places should have it or be able to accommodate our request, them more we can speak up and first educate and if not corrected, push harder and file a complaint. Unfortunately, noisy restaurants aren't included in the ADA section dealing with hearing loss accommodation.