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Volume 11
Auracast: Revolutionizing Accessibility in Audio
Bluetooth Low Energy Audio (LE Audio) and its associated features represent an advanced wireless audio technology, designed to deliver high-quality sound with minimal power consumption to all users. In contrast to standard Bluetooth, which can be power-hungry and limited in functionality, Bluetooth LE Audio offers more efficient, faster, and clearer audio transmission. This is particularly crucial for hearing aids, where both battery life and sound quality are paramount. By incorporating Bluetooth LE Audio, hearing aids can stream audio directly from various devices—such as smartphones, TVs, and public broadcasting systems—with lower battery drain. This technology enhances both usability and convenience, introducing a line of new features and making it revolutionary in the hearing care industry.
Volume 10
Thinking Outside the Booth: Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility
In this issue Dr Warick shares the experience of Miron Gazda, a client of the Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility and the with the range of a hearing clinical services and programs they offer.
Volume 8
Reducing Barriers at Reception and Counter Service Areas for People Living with Hearing Loss
Janine Verge writes about how we must remember that quality customer service includes reducing physical barriers at reception and counter service areas for people living with hearing loss to make them feel valued, and help create accessible communities.
Stay Connected
May is hearing and speech month. What better time to consider how you can make your phone and video calling more accessible for yourself or other people living with hearing loss!
Using Speech-to-Text Automatic Speech Recognition Software to Improve Accessibility in Audiology Practice
In-person communication barriers can exist during all points of contact during a hearing test appointment. This article gives some examples of at-risk populations that may require additional communication strategies and how to help.
Do You Tell Your Clients About Captioning?
Audiologists, do you accept that some (or many) of your clients need to use captioning? If so, are you helping them access it?
Volume 7
An Examination of Living with Hearing Loss in an Inaccessible World: When Hearing Aids are Not Enough
In this edition of Issues in Accessibility, Janine Verge interviews Dr. Hugh J Haley, a psychologist who shares his personal experience living with hearing loss and the challenges and barriers he has encountered.
Ten Ways to Improve Hearing Access During Your Next Virtual Meeting
Understanding potential listening barriers and identifying how to effectively maximize communication is the key to holding a successful virtual meeting.
Can You Hear Me in the Back? The Answer is No!
Janine Verge shares her top 5 reasons to always use a microphone when public speaking.
Some Considerations for Audiologists as the OTC Hearing Aid Era Dawns in the U.S.
Larry Humes writes on why audiologists should embrace every opportunity to serve those with impaired hearing, even those that may require creative reimagination of possible ways to do so, including those opting for OTC devices.