Assistive listening specialists, Contacta Systems, have entered the Indian market with a new partnership with pro-audio distributors, AUDCOMM.The relationship will introduce the complete Contacta range of hearing loops, RF, IR and window intercom systems to AUDCOMM’s customers across the country.Established in 2014, the New Delhi-based...
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...
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...
Travelling on public transport is easy if it’s a route you take regularly and you know where you’re going. But exploring outside your area, travelling while away on holiday or knowing where stops will be if there’s a diversion in place can be challenging if...
For Deaf Awareness Week 2018, we have developed a guide to help you understand your right to hear, how to check whether hearing loops are available, and to give you advice about what to do if they are not....
Despite the ever-growing need for care associated with an ageing population, it is not necessarily easy to attract new clients to care homes. Rather than rising with the ageing population, the share of people aged 65+ living in care homes has declined: from 3.2% (2011) to...
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