Assistive Listening Devices

Assistive listening devices (ALDs) are technologies designed to help individuals with hearing loss communicate more easily in everyday situations. With options ranging from personal amplifiers and telecoils to FM systems, ALDs are especially useful in challenging listening environments such as restaurants, classrooms, and theaters.

Personal amplifiers increase the volume of nearby sounds and send them directly to a user’s hearing aid or cochlear implant. Telecoils pick up sound signals from telephones, induction loops, and compatible audio systems, while FM systems transmit a speaker’s voice through radio waves to a listener’s receiver for improved clarity.

By enhancing sound quality and reducing background noise, assistive listening devices provide meaningful support for people with hearing difficulties, helping them stay engaged and confident in daily conversations and activities.