Amplifying Access: From Established Solutions to Emerging Technologies in Assistive Listening

The U.S. Access Board and the ADA National Network are hosting a webinar on large-area assistive listening. The session overs established systems versus newer options such as Auracast broadcast audio, which uses Bluetooth to send audio directly to listeners. 

The Access Board will open the session by going over the accessibility guidelines and technical standards for assistive listening systems under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA). Presenters will then assess what established and emerging technologies can and cannot do, what to consider when using them in public venues, and the needs and experiences of people with hearing loss. The session will also share data on listening experiences and on how assistive listening systems benefit patrons with and without hearing loss. 

The webinar is part of a series that the ADA National Network hosts in cooperation with the Access Board. Registration is through the Great Lakes ADA Center's Accessibility Online site. Each webinar in the series has video remote interpreting (VRI) and real-time captioning. You can submit questions ahead of time or ask them during the live session. 

Learn more here.