Assist2Hear offers professional installation of hearing loops in all venues, large and small. We offer support before and after the installation to make sure the loop conforms with IEC standards and help educate users to get the most out of the system.
Let Them Hear The Difference!In many settings, hearing aids are insufficient, because turning up their volume magnifies extraneous noise and reverberation as well as the desired “signal.” Assistive listening systems clarify sound by eliminating the negative effects of distance, noise, and reverberation.
The ADA Regulations Have ChangedHearing Loops help venues meet ADA regulations for patrons with hearing loss and have the highest user satisfaction levels. Other systems, IR or FM, also confirm, but are rarely used due to the requirement of a headset.
Sound Systems Are Not EnoughA common misconception is that if you increase the your sound system’s volume, it will enable those with hearing loss to hear better. Volume is not the issue for those with hearing loss, it is the lack of clarity that is actually the culprit. Clarity is lost due to ambient noise, echo, and reverberation. Increasing the volume has the opposite effect for your patrons – it only further distorts the sound. A Hearing Loop removes background noise, echo and reverberation, and creates a clear sound directly to the ear through a user’s existing hearing aids!
Fireworks are fun but the can also cause hearing loss. As the 4th of July approaches, plans for fireworks and festivities abound. Even though a huge part of the fun of fireworks is their explosion and the sound it makes, it is incredibly important to take safety...
Congratulations! You have studied and done the work. Now you're ready to make a difference. And the hearing loss world is ready for your help because we have some big problems. The hearing loss epidemic is growing and not enough people are paying attention. The fact...
One afternoon, while my parents were gone to a doctor's appointment, a friend and I installed a home hearing loop in my parent's living room. In less than 30 minutes, we crawled around the living room, tucking the thin wire under the baseboards. The wire ends...
When my mother was taken to the emergency room on Wednesday afternoon, her only concern was to be home by Friday. She was determined to attend her granddaughter’s graduation. Fortunately, she was able to go home on Thursday and made it to the graduation with a day to...
Hearing loops in library systems are an essential part of reducing barriers to services for library patrons. Without hearing loops in library systems, persons living with hearing loss can find library services difficult or embarrassing to utilize. What is the first...
But now I'm in my early 40s with hearing loss, and lately I am reading my movies instead of watching them while wearing uncomfortable communal headphones. Take me back in time with you, Michael J. Fox! If I didn’t laugh, I’d cry! Take a stroll with me as I paint a...