Groups related to Personal Hearing Devices
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Auracast and Hearing Loops
HLAA is hosting a free online webinar on Wednesday, December 3 , from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm EST , focused on Auracast and hearing loops . The session, titled Better Together: Auracast and Hearing Loops — Understanding the Future of Assistive Listening , will cover how Auracast works, how it compares to existing loop systems, and what users can expect as more public spaces adopt next-generation…
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ASHA Convention 2025: 100 Years
The American Speech–Language–Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention 2025 will be held November 20 to 22 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington DC. This year marks ASHA’s centennial anniversary, so the program includes a larger slate of sessions and celebration. Attendees can find in-person and virtual education options, one hour seminars, technical sessions, poster…
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Public Consultation: WHO package of ear and hearing care interventions
The World Health Organization is hosting a public consultation on November 7, 2025, to discuss its new Package of Ear and Hearing Care Interventions (PEHCI). The session will run from 13:00–14:00 UTC and will present methods used in developing the package, outline the proposed interventions, and gather feedback from health professionals, policymakers, researchers, civil society, and advocacy…
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Course: Next-Gen Breakthroughs with Auracast Broadcast
Submitted by ICAAT Tech Forum on
This one-hour continuing education course reviews Auracast broadcast technology, part of Bluetooth LE Audio, and how it offers improved sound access for individuals with hearing loss. The course begins with a review of how wireless audio has evolved, then details what sets Auracast apart from earlier Bluetooth systems, including the capacity for a single audio source to transmit simultaneously to…
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Free Webinar: “Auracast™ and Assistive Listening — The Journey So Far and What’s Ahead”
The webinar “Auracast and Assistive Listening: The Journey So Far and What’s Ahead” will examine how emerging Bluetooth-based broadcast audio technology is affecting the future of assistive listening and accessibility. Hosted by the International Alliance for Hearing Accessibility (IAHA), the session brings together experts from technology, advocacy, and audiology to discuss where Auracast fits…
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Understanding Assistive Listening Systems: A Guide to Better Hearing in Public Spaces
Submitted by ICAAT Tech Forum on
Assistive listening systems (ALS) improve hearing in public settings by sending sound directly to the listener and reducing background noise. This guide from the Hearing Review highlights how these technologies work alongside hearing aids and cochlear implants to make communication easier in places like theaters, classrooms, airports, and houses of worship. The resource describes several types of…
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Understanding Assistive Listening Systems: A Guide to Better Hearing in Public Spaces
Submitted by ICAAT Tech Forum on
Assistive listening systems (ALS) improve hearing in public settings by sending sound directly to the listener and reducing background noise. This guide from the Hearing Review highlights how these technologies work alongside hearing aids and cochlear implants to make communication easier in places like theaters, classrooms, airports, and houses of worship. The resource describes several types of…
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HIPAA and Service Counter Hearing Loops
Submitted by Wynne Whyman on
1 page handout. Using a counter hearing loop at check-in, pharmacy counters, and other public settings does not violate HIPAA. In fact, it helps providers meet their obligations under both the ADA and HIPAA by improving communication access while maintaining patient privacy.
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HIPAA and Service Counter Hearing Loops
Submitted by Wynne Whyman on
1 page handout. Using a counter hearing loop at check-in, pharmacy counters, and other public settings does not violate HIPAA. In fact, it helps providers meet their obligations under both the ADA and HIPAA by improving communication access while maintaining patient privacy.
Articles/Blog posts
HIPAA and Service Counter Hearing Loops
Submitted by Wynne Whyman on
1 page handout. Using a counter hearing loop at check-in, pharmacy counters, and other public settings does not violate HIPAA. In fact, it helps providers meet their obligations under both the ADA and HIPAA by improving communication access while maintaining patient privacy.
