The Need
In many ways, we have made the world accessible to all people through the Americans with Disabilities Act and other efforts. However, in some ways we have failed to make that access complete. We have worked hard to remove the barriers that limit use of a public facility for those who cannot walk, but have done little for those who cannot hear. For the millions of Americans using hearing assistive devices, the ability to hear in public facilities is limited. Yet all those sounds can be made clear by the simple act of installing an available, simple and cost effective technology – the induction loop.

The Goal
The goal is to make the sounds through public address and amplified systems in public facilities readily accessible to those that use hearing assistive devices. We can achieve this goal by promoting and assisting in installing looping technology of public buildings and facilities. This effort will not only provide access that should be available, but will promote the value and importance of hearing health services and technology.

What Is Looping?
Looping is a simple technology that allows hearing assistive devices to serve as wireless loudspeakers, delivering clear, sharp, customized sound right from inside the ears. It can be adapted to use in large public spaces, such as airports and auditoriums. But it can just as easily be installed in churches, drive-up business windows and even into a single room at home so the TV or stereo sound becomes a broadcast going directly through the hearing assistive device. The induction loop is to hearing aids, what Wi-Fi is to laptops.

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What Is Looping?
Looping is a simple technology that allows hearing assistive devices to serve as wireless loudspeakers, delivering clear, sharp, customized sound right from inside the ears. It can be adapted to use in large public spaces, such as airports and auditoriums. But it can just as easily be installed in churches, drive-up business windows and even into a single room at home so the TV or stereo sound becomes a broadcast going directly through the hearing assistive device. The induction loop is to hearing aids, what Wi-Fi is to laptops.

How Does it Work?
Looping works using two separate technologies: the induction loop and its related components, and the hearing assistive device that has a tele or t-coil. Read More

How to Get Involved
There are three ways primary ways to get involved in the campaign. Based on the needs and opportunities in your community there could be more. Read More

Benefits for Being Involved
There are real benefits for becoming active in the A Sound Investment campaign. Volunteers are a valuable commodity, and this is a way for an individual to play an important role in their community.

The primary benefit, is you can become a leader on an important community issue. If you adopt a project, or assist with the project of an organization, you will be building new volunteer relationships. There is great value in building relationships with other organizations and groups, such as the local American League of Hard of Hearing, or the audiology and medical communities, and working together for the better good of your community.

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