How to Use Borrowed Equipment From the Site

To use an FM/RF or Infrared (IR) system

Under the ADA to provide equal access, the site (venue, organization, institution) provides the assistive listening system and equipment at no charge. Equipment includes a) receivers; b) headphones, earbuds, or ear hooks; and 3) neckloops. The user doesn’t need to provide anything.

  • With hearing aids or cochlear implants that have a telecoil, borrow a receiver and neckloop. Switch to your telecoil program.
  • Without hearing aids or hearing aids without a telecoil, borrow a receiver and headphones.
Graphic showing person wearing neckloop wireless connection to receiver; an wireless connection from hearing device to neckloop
Receiver with neckloop. Credit: HLAA Washington State

To use a hearing loop:

  • With hearing aids or cochlear implants that have a telecoil, NO equipment is needed. Just switch to your telecoil program. This is one of many reasons why users prefer and love hearing loops! Easy!
  • Without hearing aids or hearing aids without a telecoil, borrow a receiver and or headphones.
  • Watch a YouTube video “How to Use a Hearing Loop” (5:41) by Thunder Hearing

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