Hearing loops spreading in USA
I've mentioned the looping of hundreds of West Michigan venues, including 40 rooms in the city's new convention center and both concourses and all gate areas of Michigan's second largest airport in Grand Rapids. 
(This is so cool: having information about flight delays, boarding, etc. broadcast by my in-the-ear loudspeakers.)
But 21st century grass-roots initiatives also have spread to other parts of the USA. Here are links to some notable efforts:
- Rochester, NY
- Tucson and the state of Arizona
- New Mexico
- Central Wisconsin
- Silicon Valley, Sonoma County, and other California locations
Adding to the momentum is the growing number of manufacturers, vendors, and installers of hearing loop equipment (see here), with two new American manufacturers launching in 2009. (Full disclosure: I am a hard of hearing psychology professor and hearing advocate, with no financial interest in any product or service.)
Aug 4, 2010 at 6:22 PM Hello - I am an audiologist in CA and am interested in providing loops to churches, community areas, airports/hotels etc and wanted more information on the types of wired/wireless systems and the costs to do the looping as well as the charges you would set for the community areas.
Thank you so much,
Kelley Bannon
Aug 4, 2010 at 7:31 PM Thanks for asking, Kelley. If you'll e-mail me via www.hearingloop.org or www.davidmyers.org I will be happy to send you information. I have nothing to sell, but can point you to vendors and offer some supportive information.
Dave