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...
Are your customers able to talk with staff easily? If customers can’t easily communicate through safety screens with staff, the impact on your business could be severe; customers who struggle to communicate easily and clearly through these screens may choose other providers. High-quality service is therefore...
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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