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How you can ask venue administrators to install a Hearing Loop Most businesses and public spaces are wheelchair accessible, but what about assistance for individuals with hearing challenges? Installing a hearing loop clarifies speech and other sound for patrons with telecoil compatible hearing aids, is much less expensive than other modifications and may increase visitors or customers. Sometimes the owners of the venue simply aren’t aware of how much a hearing loop can help. With a little time and effort, you might be able to get the venue to install one. Places of worship. While many places of worship are equipped with amplification equipment, many are incompatible or inconvenient and there are many places without any assistance at all. In cases like this, you can typically take your request directly to the leadership team. Explain to them how a hearing loop operates and how much more clearly you and others could hear the message. You might try to gain popular support for the idea by submitting an article to the website or newsletter of the church. Auditoriums, theaters & athletic arenas. In the United States, it is a legal requirement for pubic assembly spaces to have audio amplification. A hearing loop is an easy way for a venue to comply with this law. To promote this need, you can write to or meet with those in charge of these businesses to explain the need and benefits. For example, accommodating the hearing challenged will increase the number of visitors in these places. Be prepared to make your case. When you approach the managers of these venues, you’ll want to be prepared with information so you can build understanding and awareness. Define hearing loop, its function and costs. Explain the necessity and convenience of hearing loops for you and others. Explain to them the benefits of their increased business. And most importantly, be a helpful and friendly resource for your local community.