Hearing Loops

Many buildings and telephones are ‘looped’. They have special facilities for hearing impaired people who wear a hearing aid that is fitted with a T-switch (or telecoil). This T-switch on your aid may help you to hear speakers or programs more clearly - via an electronic hearing loop - especially if there is background noise.

Download Assistive Listening Systems: Hearing Loops

Audio-Frequency Induction Loop Systems, aka Hearing Loops

These loops are often installed in meeting rooms, places of worship, schools, nursing homes, shops and cinemas.

Users with a T-switch on their hearing aids do not require a receiver to benefit from the loop.

The International Deafness Symbol is often displayed to indicate the presence of a hearing loop.

Why should my organisation have one?

Under the Disability Discrimination Act, you must provide access for people with a disability so that they can participate in the same way as someone without a disability.

If I have one, what should I do?

Display the International Deafness Symbol wherever a hearing loop is installed. Take this link to learn about the Symbol.

Advertise your hearing loop on your website, Yellow Pages and in your general media advertising.

Who do I talk to install or repair a hearing loop?

The following providers are members of Deafness Forum.

Printacall This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Word of Mouth Technology This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.