Founded in 1970 by current owners Andrew and Simon Thomas’ dad, Bert, Contacta has transformed from a company selling a single internal communications system to one of the market-leaders in assistive listening technology. Contacta is best known for high quality hearing loops, state of the art...
Partitions at customer-facing desks and windows – screens made from security glass or polycarbonate – were disappearing from retail outlets and public venues over the 2000s and 2010s as physical security considerations became less pressing factors and a more welcoming approach to visitors became the...
Imagine purchasing equipment as vital to inclusivity as automatic doors, ramps, or accessible toilets, but then never checking if they’re operating the way your customers require, even after years of use and wear.This regularly happens with assistive listening solutions such as hearing loops, and at...
With over 642 million people worldwide experiencing hearing loss, the demand for effective assistive listening solutions has never been greater. One such solution is the hearing loop system, designed to deliver clear audio directly to individuals with compatible hearing devices. What Is a Hearing Loop System? A...
The revised BS 8300 building standards set a benchmark for inclusive design—critical for serving the UK’s 11 million people with hearing loss. From counter loops to hearing assistance systems, architects must embed these BS standards, not as an afterthought, but at the heart of every building...
Hearing loss may be a ‘hidden’ disability but with an ageing population, its prevalence in care homes is growing.It’s estimated that by 2032 almost 80% of people in residential care in England will have some form of hearing loss and an inability to hear clearly...
11 million people (1 in 6) in the UK live with hearing loss. They constitute the largest disabled group and almost a quarter of them wear a hearing aid.This quick reference guide has been produced for Deaf Awareness Week 2019.It sets out your responsibilities as...
The latest revision of the BS 8300 standard has been released. The new revision includes, for the first time, specific guidance on accessibility for people with hearing loss. Look at why you should create a fully inclusive environment.Until now, facilities managers have had little guidance...
How Contacta is helping to change US air travel When we talk about accessible travel, mobility is often the first consideration—wheelchair ramps, accessible restrooms, adaptive parking. But what about hearing accessibility? For travellers with hearing loss, missed announcements and unclear boarding calls can lead to missed...
With the help of technology, speech can be transferred effectively through obstacles such as glazed partitions and other security barriers, meaning your customers and staff can converse flawlessly and freely.We design, manufacture, install and support high-quality speech transfer systems for a wide range of needs. As leaders...
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