Hearing loss affects millions of people worldwide, and it can create significant barriers to communication, especially in public spaces. For example, in a busy restaurant, a person with hearing loss ...

In 2018 when Proctors replaced the 2,700 seats in its main theater, hearing loop technology was installed throughout the house. This makes it possible for anyone with an up-to-date hearing aid to flip ...

Hearing loops are an assistive listening device that can significantly reduce background noise for hearing aid users. The device is relatively simple: a loop of copper wire encircles a desk, room or ...

A small but determined group of residents is working to bring better sound quality to public venues for people who have hearing loss. The group's aim? Bring attention to an older — but better quality ...

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — Mary Jane and Terry Griffin used to plant themselves in a rear pew at their church in the hope that sitting by a speaker would help them hear the Mass. But now, the couple can sit ...

My wife and I have agreed to submit articles to this publication on behalf of the Discussion Group for Better Hearing. In this month’s article, we would like to discuss hearing loops. A hearing loop ...

After he lost much of his hearing last year at age 57, the composer Richard Einhorn despaired of ever really enjoying a concert or musical again. Even using special headsets supplied by the ...

In 1978 in a Dutch school, I heard a teacher say, “Class, turn your hearing aids to hearing loop.” “What’s a loop?” I asked. The teacher explained it is a wire surrounding the classroom that silently ...

Turboprop manufacturer ATR has unveiled a hearing loop system to help hard-of-hearing passengers better understand crew announcements on board aircraft. Such systems are widely employed in public ...

Most SBIFF-goers take it for granted that, once they manage the gauntlet to get into a theater seat, they’ll be able to see and hear the cinematic goods they came for. But for some, including the ...

St. John’s Cathedral on Washington Street has welcomed worshipers in Denver for more than a century. It’s most recent addition will ensure all its members get the most out of its services. “St. John's ...

The Seattle Repertory Theatre is one of dozens of Puget Sound area theaters, museums and other public spaces that are getting into the hearing loop. Since the venue installed this high-tech ...