What are Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs)?

Assistive Listening Devices effectively reduce or cut out background noise enabling clearer hearing within a noisy environment.

ALDs usually fall into two categories. Those which work with hearing aids using a telecoil in the hearing aid and those which do not require a hearing aid but can amplify sound and feed it through headphones.

What do ALDs look like?

Our ALDs are small handheld devices measuring only 155mm x 75mm x 25mm and weighing only 160g. They contain sockets for connecting such things as a small clip-on microphone or leads to the television and radio.

When could I use an ALD?

Sometimes it is difficult to hear in a noisy environment where sounds seem distorted and confusing to most people - even to those without hearing loss. Noisy environments such as in a crowded room are not pleasant for people wearing hearing aids. ALDs can provide clearer hearing by reducing the background noise during a personal conversation.

ALDs are useful when watching television or listening to your favourite radio program. Your personal listening volume will not disturb others around you.

How are ALDs used ?

ALDs are used with simple accessories depending on the situation, such as a small microphone and connection leads for television and radio. Headphones are used by people without hearing aids and a small induction loop is worn around the shoulders of people who wear hearing aids.

Who uses ALDs ?

Many people with varying degrees of hearing loss use ALDs - even those with hearing aids. Many people cannot wear hearing aids for various reasons and choose an ALD with headphones.

Statistics show that one in ten Australians have some hearing loss. Statistics increase to one in three people over the age of sixty-five years who may be helped by the use of hearing aids and /or an ALD.

So, whether you wear a hearing aid or not, consider how a small Assistive Listening Device could help you enjoy life more through participation in conversations, sharing your knowledge, learning and relating to others.

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