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Loss of hearing clarity: Solutions or strategies anyone?
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@contentandwell
The 3 or 4 places I have been to that were looped (2 of them are churches) have a sign as you enter . My church has the ear with the slash through it. Signs should be posted. Unfortunately these looped areas are few and far between. I just remembered, on our trip back to NY, one toll booth in each subway was looped....also had the ear sign.
Of course you could always turn on your Tcoil setting when the pastor/priest uses the microphone. You’ll know right away.
Regards from Mary
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For those who don't know what hearing loops and telecoils are, go to hearingloop.org You'll find all the information you need to understand why telecoils are so important and why hearing loops are so terrific. Then take a gander at loopwisconsin.org Thanks to advocates in Wisconsin there are over 400 hearing loops installed in the state. They are in libraries, performing arts centers, schools, worship centers, community centers, etc. If people don't ask for these accommodations, they don't get installed. Hard of hearing people are entitled to 'communication access' by virtue of the Americans with Disabilities Act. However, that legislation states that if accommodations are not requested they don't have to be provided. We can do this, but everyone has to get in the game!
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@imallears Thanks Mary, my HAs do not have a T coil. I am not sure why, and what the advantage is of a T coil. I have an appointment coming up with my audiologist so I will have to ask her about that.
JK