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Inductive Loop Systems in Public Places
Hearing Concern's Environmental Aids working group has produced 'A Guide to the Installation and Use of Audio Frequency Inductive Loop Systems (AFILS)'.
Many members of Hearing Concern have contacted us about service providers with loop systems: either they do not work or the staff are unable to operate them.
Loop systems can be found in many public places such as theatres, cinemas and banks, and are beneficial to many hearing aid users, who can hear sound more clearly without background noise. Loops can also be used at home for listening to the TV and radio.
The Environmental Aids working group continues to focus on induction loops. It realises that as the number of loops in public places is increasing (largely due to the Disability Discrimination Act) and this work is needed more than ever.
Its work includes:
- Awareness of loops and other environmental aids aimed at users and operators.
- Guidelines for the operators of loops.
- Material and publicity for the public on loops and their maintenance.