ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES

ALDs and Movies: Missed Opportunities and How to Overcome Them
How assistive listening devices (ALDs) can enhance the movie-going experience for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people. The article covers systems now in use, how to check the equipment, and suggestions for manufacturers, business owners, hearing health care professionals, and consumers.
Website: www.healthyhearing.com/articles/arc_disp.asp?article_id=245&catid=1054

Assistive Devices (Publication 35)

Captioned Medial Program, National Association of the Deaf

Website: www.cfv.org/caai/nadh35.pdf

Assistive Devices and Hearing Aids
Website: clerccenter.gallaudet.edu/InfoToGo/index.html#assistive

Assistive Listening Device Catalog, USA
The Deaf Resource Center maintains an annotated list of equipment and services for people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
Website: www.deafbiz.com/links/assistivelisteningdevice-catalog-usa.html

Assistive Listening Devices
Descriptions of the different categories of devices that assist Deaf and Hard of Hearing people, and tips on getting the best results from them.
Website: hearingloss.org/hat/assistive_listening_devices.HTM

Assistive Listening Devices and Systems: Legal Requirement to Provide Effective Communication

From the City of San Francisco, Mayor's Office on Disability, this article focuses on the communication-access responsibilities of government agencies, and how to use assistive technology resources. This page is an example of a policy statement for other agencies in informing consumers of AT resources available.
Website: www.ci.sf.ca.us/site/sfmod_page.asp?id=23572

Assistive Listening Links on the World Wide Web

From Sound Choice Assistive Listening, Inc.

Website: www.synergy-emusic.com/sc_links.html

Assistive Listening Technology and the Captioned Media Program (Publication 75)

Captioned Media Project and National Association of the Deaf

Website: www.cfv.org/caai/nadh75.pdf

Assistive Technology: What are Assistive Listening Devices or "ALDs"?

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. See also the resource list link to Companies That Specialize in Assistive Listening Devices on this page.

Website: www.asha.org/public/hearing/treatment/assist_tech.htm

Benefits of Assistive Listening Systems

National Association of the Deaf Information Center

Website: www.nad.org/infocenter/infotogo/dcc/CIjan01/als.html

Choosing Assistive Listening Systems for People with Hearing Loss

By Rebecca Morris, Effective Communication Solutions, Inc.

Website: www.beyondhearingaids.com

Companies that Make or Sell Assistive Listening Devices
Website: www.hearinglossweb.com/res/ald/ald.htm

Hearing Aids and Other Assistive Devices: Where to Get Assistance
Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center, Gallaudet University
Website: clerccenter.gallaudet.edu/InfoToGo/548.html

Hearing Aids and Other Listening Devices
Support Services Handout Series, Number 5003 Audiology Sheet
Website: clerccenter.gallaudet.edu/SupportServices/series/5003.html

How to Purchase Hearing Aids in Colorado
Website: www.uchsc.edu/atp/library/fastfacts/buyhearaid1.htm

Loop Systems-The Best-Kept Secret in Town!
This is a very complete and understandable article on Inductive Loop assistive listening systems, a very cost-effective technology for hard of hearing people. By Neil Bauman, from Hearing Loss Help, Inc.
Website: www.hearinglosshelp.com/LoopSystems.htm

Setting up Assistive Listening Devices for a Meeting or Conference
Website: www.alds.com/Lit/AN002A.pdf

Solving Interference Problems Affecting Infrared Assistive Listening Devices
Website: www.alds.com/Lit/AN006A.pdf

Watching Television with Others
Website: www.hearingfocus.com/better/tv.html

What are Assistive Listening Devices or "ALDs"?
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Website: www.asha.org/public/hearing/treatment/assist_tech.htm