The Elizabeth Line has opened in London, an east to west route across the city connecting the Great Eastern Main Line and the Great Western.The project has been more than 10 years in the making and Contacta has been involved from the beginning. Our window...
Hannah Eastwell on hearing loops, innovation, and why established technology still leadsMost industries are well aware of the need to create spaces that are entirely accessible. The focus is now shifting to environments that are inclusive and integrate everyone’s needs, regardless of the scale or...
A new European standard, EN 17210, has been introduced to enhance the accessibility of public buildings and spaces across Europe.This standard is part of the broader framework of accessibility legislation aimed at ensuring inclusive environments for all individuals, including those with disabilities.EN 17210 applies to...
Contacta’s Managing Director, Simon Thomas, first started working for his father’s business in the early 1970s, when Bert Thomas was running Contacta from a room above the garage at the family home.More than 50 years after starting in the accounts department, Simon has done virtually...
Hearing loops are present in many high street stores, but a lack of staff awareness and poor maintenance can mean that customers with hearing loss don’t get the service they need.With the addition of screens to protect against the spread of coronavirus, window intercom systems...
As advocates for hearing inclusion across multiple businesses, organisations and workplaces, Contacta takes part in the annual Deaf Awareness Week. Why Deaf Awareness Week MattersHighlighting communication barriers: With masks, visors and screens disrupting lip‑reading and speech clarity, hearing aid users often face additional struggles that...
With pupils in England returning to the classroom from March 8th, now is the time for schools to create safe communication. Our 5 point checklist takes you through the key points to consider. Carry out an assessmentConsider where students and staff are most likely...
Bozsik Aréna is a multi-purpose stadium located in Budapest, Hungary. Construction of the stadium started in 2019 and completed in 2021. The new arena is a UEFA IV category football stadium used for national and international football matches as well as being the home of...
Protective measures against coronavirus are likely to be in place for months to come, despite the roll-out of the vaccination programme.Many industries have been able to allow their staff to work from home. But warehouses, factories, distribution centres and food production plants still need people...
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...
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