Assistive Listening Devices Hearing aids are the most popular form of personal amplification devices, but there are also many other types of assistive listening devices (ALDs) that can be used to supplement the acoustic signal in order to provide the listener with greater listening and communication satisfaction. Even though the most advanced digital hearing aids have helped to reduce difficulties in hearing resulting from background noise and a listener's distance from the sound source, ALDs are still necessary in certain situations. AIDs improve the quality of the acoustic signal for the listener by increasing the volume of the signal directly at the sound source, whether the source is the television, telephone, lecture hall, theater or place of worship. The most common types of ALDs include: ° FM and Infrared systems for small and large listening areas ° Infrared listening devices for the television ° Amplified handset or amplified telephone ° Pocketalker for one-on-one conversations ° Audio induction loops in theaters and places of worship ° Telephone typewriter (TTY) With the introduction of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), many public areas are required to have ALDs available for use. It is always best to call ahead to a theater or concert hall to inquire ahout the devices that are available and to reserve a device. Audio Professional Hearing Aid Center now sells TV EARS! TV EARS are the ultimate listening system that clarifies television and so much more! TV EARS will work at 1,000's of • Movie Theaters • Play Houses • Places of Worship • Museums • Lecture Halls • Courtrooms and more! TV EARS are lightweight and comfortable, east to install and the headset is wireless. Thousands of people have said, "TV EARS Has Changed My Life!" TV EARS includes everything you need to hook-up to any TV. TV EARS eliminates loud TV and clarifies words. It is also compatible with satellite, cable, digital and HD TV. Stop in for a FREE demonstration on this assistive listening device. Alerting and Signaling Devices Audio Professional Hearing Aid Center also carries a full range of specialty alerting and signaling devices for use in the home or office. These devices are linked to flashing lights or vibrators and will signal actions such as the telephone or doorbell ringing, the smoke alarm going off, or a baby crying. The most common types of alerting or signaling devices are: • Smoke detectors with built-in strobe lights and/or horn • Alarm clocks with horns or a link to a light that will flash • Pillow/Bed Vibrators • Doorbells with flashing lights The hearing healthcare specialists at Audio Professional Hearing Aid Center will be happy to answer any questions regarding the many benefits and uses for ALDs and Alerting Devices.
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