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These fully “ADA-Access-Ready” hearing instruments will require: Both telecoil and Auracast connectivity embedded in the hearing instruments, and not merely offered in an accessory device. “ADA-Access-Ready” Hearing Instruments List A single push-button access (direct-to-hearing instrument connections) for both telecoils and Auracast. No intermediary device to be required, at least for connection…

These fully “ADA-Access-Ready” hearing instruments will require: Both telecoil and Auracast connectivity embedded in the hearing instruments, and not merely offered in an accessory device. “ADA-Access-Ready” Hearing Instruments List A single push-button access (direct-to-hearing instrument connections) for both telecoils and Auracast. No intermediary device to be required, at least for connection…

These fully “ADA-Access-Ready” hearing instruments will require: Both telecoil and Auracast connectivity embedded in the hearing instruments, and not merely offered in an accessory device. “ADA-Access-Ready” Hearing Instruments List A single push-button access (direct-to-hearing instrument connections) for both telecoils and Auracast. No intermediary device to be required, at least for connection…

EssilorLuxottica’s Nuance Audio Glasses recently received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Union. These glasses are now available at EssilorLuxottica retail outlets and through the Nuance Audio website . Nuance Audio Glasses integrate over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids into eyewear, for individuals with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss. They…

Earlier this year, the Justice Department finalized regulations on Accessibility of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Entities, establishing a technical standard for accessibility of web content and mobile apps provided or made available by entities covered by Title II of the ADA. State and local governments provide many of their services, programs, and activities through…

Earlier this year, the Justice Department finalized regulations on Accessibility of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Entities, establishing a technical standard for accessibility of web content and mobile apps provided or made available by entities covered by Title II of the ADA. State and local governments provide many of their services, programs, and activities through…

Earlier this year, the Justice Department finalized regulations on Accessibility of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Entities, establishing a technical standard for accessibility of web content and mobile apps provided or made available by entities covered by Title II of the ADA. State and local governments provide many of their services, programs, and activities through…

In this article, authors Zina Jawadi, Stephen McInturff, and Alexander Chern make a case for providing captioning on telehealth platforms, noting: The Department of Health and Human Services recommends that health institutions select telehealth platforms with live captioning as a feature and provide closed captioning for pre-recorded patient video resources. Yet, automatic or real-time quality…

In this article, authors Zina Jawadi, Stephen McInturff, and Alexander Chern make a case for providing captioning on telehealth platforms, noting: The Department of Health and Human Services recommends that health institutions select telehealth platforms with live captioning as a feature and provide closed captioning for pre-recorded patient video resources. Yet, automatic or real-time quality…

What do an acoustics professor, a food critic and an audio producer discuss at dinner? Noise, of course. This Washington Post article discusses "restaurant hearing loss," how noise affects the ears and brain, and what can help.