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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…
Articles/Blog posts
Understanding Assistive Listening Systems: A Guide to Better Hearing in Public Spaces
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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…
Articles/Blog posts
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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2025 International Hearing Society Conference & Expo
This in-person convention in Indianapolis brings together hearing healthcare professionals to explore emerging technologies, advance clinical practices, and strengthen leadership strategies. Highlights include Innovation Station demos, interactive sessions such as the Trainee Masterclass, and opportunities to connect with peers and industry leaders through panels and receptions. The expo features…
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69th International Congress of Hearing Aid Acousticians
The world’s largest event for hearing acoustics brings together professionals, researchers, students, and innovators for three days of exhibitions, lectures, and networking in Nuremberg. Attendees can explore the latest hearing technology from over 130 global companies, attend expert-led presentations on science, practice, and industry trends, and connect with peers in the EUHA Live-Area. Special…
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How to successfully advocate for Auracast™ broadcast audio in public locations
Auracast™ broadcast audio can offer clearer, more inclusive sound in shared spaces. This online session will highlight how local advocates can use available tools and resources to support adoption where it’s needed most. Join Avi Negrin, Senior Technical Marketing Manager, to learn how to evaluate and introduce Auracast™ in your community.
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Educational Audiology Association 2025 Summer Conference
The 2025 Educational Audiology Association (EAA) Summer Conference will bring together educational audiologists, clinicians, and researchers for three days of sessions on auditory processing, AI in hearing care, cochlear implants, and classroom hearing technologies. Keynote speaker Matt Hay will share his story of hearing restoration through a brainstem implant. The event includes breakout…
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AAA 2025 + HearTECH Expo
The American Academy of Audiology’s AAA 2025+HearTECH Expo is scheduled to take place in the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. This event will connect hearing and balance healthcare professionals from around the globe to engage in over 150 educational sessions, explore the latest technological advancements at the HearTECH Expo, and participate networking events.
Reports
Introducing Bluetooth® LE Audio 2nd Edition: A Comprehensive Guide by Nick Hunn
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The second edition of Nick Hunn's book, “ Introducing Bluetooth® LE Audio, " is available for download from the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG). Hunn chaired the Bluetooth Hearing Aid working group, which developed the concept of Bluetooth LE Audio, and he has participated in writing all of the specifications for the Bluetooth LE Audio. This guide offers insights into the new set of over…
Recorded Events/Videos
Hearing Loop or Auracast? – Why Not Both?
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“Hearing Loop or Auracast? – Why Not Both?” is a follow-up session to a series of "Hearing Access" webinars held by the European Federation of Hard of Hearing People (EFHOH). This recorded session brought together members of the hearing loss community, industry leaders, and accessibility advocates to discuss the coexistence of telecoil-based hearing loops and Auracast™ (Bluetooth® LE Audio).…
