Assistive Listening Systems are required by ADA. The Standards require an assistive listening system in each assembly area where audible communication is integral to the use of the space.
It’s estimated that between 36 and 50 million Americans have hearing loss. Most hearing loss can be treated with hearing aids, although only 25%-30% currently use them.
According to statistics provided by the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA), here are some facts about hearing loss:
If you’re experiencing hearing loss, you’re likely not the only one among your friends, family, neighbors and coworkers. Nearly two in 10 (17%) Americans experiences some form of impaired hearing. And while commercials and print advertisements are often geared toward the elderly, the reality is that there are more baby boomers (those between 45 and 64) with hearing impairments than seniors! But while your hearing may get worse as you age, getting older isn’t necessarily the cause. So what is?
What types of hearing loss are there? What causes them?