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Hearing aid technology is very effective in one-on-one situations where there is only one source of sound at a time. People who use hearing aids often find it very difficult, however, to hear in a group situation such as a meeting or conference, or where there is background noise. In these situations, a hearing augmentation system will allow a hearing aid user to hear much better and to participate effectively in the event.
Some public venues have hearing augmentation systems installed. Try to find a venue that has a system (often referred to as a “hearing loop”) installed. If the venue does not have an installed system you may need to hire a portable system. If someone registers for the event and requests use of a hearing augmentation system contact them directly to identify the best way to proceed.
There are three types of hearing augmentation system in use.
Generally the hearing loop system is preferred for events such as conferences or large workshops where there are formal presenters and questions form people in the audience.
The following checklist provides a series of steps to follow in booking and using a hearing augmentation system effectively.
Have you:
This checklist is one of a series that support the Guidelines for Accessible Events.