<div dir="ltr"><span id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-c83e78ec-7fff-8c78-04cc-bcb57fc503ef"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Greetings Lori, </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">We saw your post on the ATHEN listserv and would like to contribute information to the discussion. </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Selecting an assistive listening system to make your facilities accessible for deaf individuals can be complex since not one system will be effective for every deaf person in all situations.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Prior to sharing information on assistive listening systems it is important to point out that as a federally funded program we do not endorse or recommend specific products or manufacturers. However, NDC has developed a guide that you might find helpful called </span><a href="http://www.nationaldeafcenter.org/als101" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Assistive Listening Systems 101</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">. This guide covers several topics to support your institution in utilizing an assistive listening system effectively on campus, including an overview of the common types of assistive listening systems that institutions provide (including induction loops). </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The guide includes a comparison tool including the pros and cons of each system, ideal settings for use, and additional considerations. For example, since an induction loop is permanently installed it is most frequently used in auditorium size classrooms and theaters. Regular size classrooms are not ideal for induction loops due to the variation in class setting and infrequency of deaf students that might benefit from an induction loop. In settings like this, a portable FM/DM system might be more effective.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">In addition, the guide shares a chart regarding the minimum number of receivers and hearing aid compatible receivers needed to make sure a large venue assembly area is compliant with the </span><a href="https://www.ada.gov/regs2010/2010ADAStandards/Guidance_2010ADAStandards.pdf" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">2010 ADA Standards</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">. When using an induction loop in this type of setting the minimum number of hearing aid compatible receivers is exempt since an induction loop can work directly with these types of personal devices. However, special induction loop receivers need to be available for individuals who do not have amplification or personal device equipped with T-coil.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">We also recommend surveying our colleagues on the NDC listserv who have experience working with deaf individuals in postsecondary settings. If you haven’t joined the NDC listserv yet, you may </span><a href="http://www.nationaldeafcenter.org/signup" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">sign up here</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">. Then, you can post your message to </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><a href="mailto:nationaldeafcenter@utlists.utexas.edu">nationaldeafcenter@utlists.utexas.edu</a></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">We hope you find the above guide helpful in your review of induction loops. </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">If after reviewing the information in this guide you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.  Shortly, </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">you will receive a survey asking for feedback about this post from NDC. Your feedback is appreciated and will be used to improve our services. Have a great day!</span></p></span><br class="gmail-Apple-interchange-newline"><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div style="font-size:12.8px"><br></div><div><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><font><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><b> NDC | help</b></font></font></div><div><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"> Savio Chan, Lore Kinast,</span></div><div><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> Dave Litman, & Stephanie Zito </font></div><div><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"> <b><a href="mailto:help@nationaldeafcenter.org" target="_blank">help@nationaldeafcenter.org</a></b></font></div><div><a href="https://www.nationaldeafcenter.org/" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank"><img src="https://docs.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1vKVPUWUGvGPQjJiDB_iZ5lqiotOYq8wG&revid=0B4Q56QOFR95YdDI1dHFBeXREMitHNlptdkZlK2w2NVJNc2JBPQ" alt="https://www.nationaldeafcenter.org/" width="200" height="25"></a><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="2"></font><br></div><div style="font-size:small"> <a href="http://www.nationaldeafcenter.org/" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank"><img src="https://drive.google.com/a/nationaldeafcenter.org/uc?id=19TuMgxo3njMzeGXCJ7LgieP2TIJBRu7s&export=download"></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/nationaldeafcenter" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank"><img src="https://drive.google.com/a/nationaldeafcenter.org/uc?id=12mjFyEdkyVdkLbW9TbMyBtPOjv1J8enq&export=download"></a><a href="https://twitter.com/NationalDeafCtr" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank"><img src="https://drive.google.com/a/nationaldeafcenter.org/uc?id=1ZwUQ6heFx9N3KUtXDvV-6sR6GYpHWbGr&export=download"></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nationaldeafcenter/" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank"><img src="https://drive.google.com/a/nationaldeafcenter.org/uc?id=1skukSE5Nt6oJCKcHC-EmbvY2xF6IrJVE&export=download"></a><a href="https://www.yout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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Hello,<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="color:black">I am seeking information from institutions who have installed hearing loop (aka induction loop) systems.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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Where have you installed it (i.e. classrooms, auditoriums, sports facilities, etc)?<span style="font-size:12pt"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="gmail-m_8604329123423202627MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0.0001pt">
Why did you choose this solution?<span style="font-size:12pt"><u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="gmail-m_8604329123423202627MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0.0001pt">
What has been your experience?<span style="font-size:12pt"><u></u><u></u></span></li></ul>
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<span style="color:black">Thanks in advance for any information you can provide. I’ll be happy to summarize it for the group.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="color:black">Lori<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:8pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;color:rgb(118,113,113)">Office of the Executive VP and Provost • Univ. of Virginia</span><span style="color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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