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You are highlighting a serious problem - the lack of good sources of information on Hearing Assistive Technology (HAT). The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) recognized the problem. Using a federal grant, HLAA and partners created a Network of Consumer Hearing Technology Trainers. I'm one of the NCHATT Trainers, and I provide community programs on Hat.You might want to check with HLAA on whether an NCHATT trainer is located near you, or attend HLAA chapter meeting near you which often provide programs on HAT. Hearingloss.org has a lot of information on HAT too. I am excited at the idea of a book specifically on this issue. There are a few which include HAT, but not one I've seen specifically for it. In the meantime, I'll be glad to provide copies of presentations I've done on HAT.
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Thank you Maryjax. You beat me to suggesting that the N-CHATT program as the logical resource for information. This is an excellent training program. Thank you for being a part of it. Might N-CHATT work through HLAA to create such a publication? I don't know. There have been a few publications written/produced on this topic. However, the technology changes constantly. New apps are being developed and refined, etc., so it becomes obsolete. The one constant has been the value of telecoils in hearing aids. It's unfortunate that so many manufacturers and dispensing professionals back away from promoting this very basic piece of the puzzle. There are reasons for that, but the bottom line is that they want to sell their products. The focus is on 'invisibility'. That is the first push in every advertisement.