I am a member of my local chapter of HLAA which is in West Chester, PA. Its been a great learning and social experience! Great advocacy efforts on all levels. One of our chapter leaders is working with several other libraries in the area and is gathering information on a potential new assistive system for public buildings that is an alternative to the loop system, using wifi . We have just met with the director and some board members of the local library in my town to discuss this system called Listen Everywhere. This library is in the groundbreaking stage of constructing a much larger, upgraded building with many new ways of welcoming a diverse community. Good timing! This new system is less expensive and has many additional advantages but of itself is not ADA compliant at this point, requiring a few extra steps. We are hoping to find a local installation to test it out. HLAA is an incredible organization! This chapter leader is so well informed and so energetic in his outreach advocacy! Truly a model of how effective HLAA can be. The library director and board members are extremely knowledgeable, receptive to new solutions, and dedicated to accommodating citizens with hearing loss. So fortunate that they are already convinced of this essential assistance.
Does anyone out there have experience with this system in their library or other public building??