Hearing Assistive Devices (HAT) for
Personal Use at Home, On the Go, and In the Community
Personal Use at Home, On the Go, and In the Community
Hear Better: With Hearing Loops, FM Systems, and Infrared SystemsWe demonstrate many assistive-listening devices (ALDs) that enable you to hear better in challenging listening environments
Communication Accessibility in Colorado Springs and El Paso County
The Colorado Springs Office of Accessibility
- Communication Accessibility is provided by request to participate in a City Program, Service, or Activity. For more information and to request accommodation, click here.
- Quarterly ADA Community Forums. For more information, click here
El Paso County Accessibility Compliance Office provides communication accessibility by request for County Programs. For information and to request accommodation, click here.
Technology in the Community
IMPORTANT!! When purchasing a hearing aid be SURE to ask for a Tele-coil to take advantage of all assistive technology.
"Telecoils Improve Hearing Aids Dramatically!"
Reference: 2 pages (pdf) and 4 pages-detailed (pdf)
IMPORTANT!! When purchasing a hearing aid be SURE to ask for a Tele-coil to take advantage of all assistive technology.
"Telecoils Improve Hearing Aids Dramatically!"
Reference: 2 pages (pdf) and 4 pages-detailed (pdf)
Hearing Loops in Large-Area Venues are the Preferred Technology of People with Hearing Loss!
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Window or Countertop Hearing Loops
- For more information about large-area and countertop hearing loops, and FM Systems and devices, as well as local and statewide map of locations with communication accessibility, click here
CART and Captioning
Captions are the written text of the spoken word displayed on a screen for personal use (smart phones and mobile devices), or on screens for presentations in large-area venues. For more information,
click here.
click here.
Movie Theaters - Did you know that Colorado has open caption movies?
Find Out When Open Caption Movies in Colorado are Shown. Click here
Like and Follow the Colorado Open Caption Movie Facebook page
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Open Caption Movies Offer the Best Option
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Individual Closed Captioned Devices Available at Theaters - These devices display movie dialog only to the individual using them and must be checked out at the Ticket Office
The disadvantages of these individual devices are:
- Theaters have a limited number of these devices - check with the theater if you have a large group
- You have to check them out at the ticket window (sometime having to leave your ID to check them out)
- You need to allow extra time for the staff to get for you and explain its use
- Bulky equipment to carry into the movie, while having to manage your coats, concessions, your kids, and also have your ticket handy to give to usher
- Units are sometimes not charged, have to be programmed for the movie you want to see, and you dont find out if they are not working until the starts - thus having to return to the staff to get another
- The devices that go into a cup holder are heavy and fall out; plus where do you put your drink now?
- The glasses are heavy, leave an impression on your nose, and give you a headache
Do You Need Financial Assistance for Hearing Aids?
H.E.A.R.S of El Paso County - Provides hearing aids to El Paso County residents who cannot afford them.
Click on: hearscosp.weebly.com
A local member of Hearing the Call.
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