Some devices are helpful to those whose hearing loss is mild and who have not yet been fitted with a hearing aid. Other ALDs reinforce listening potential for those with hearing aids.
ALDs increase the loudness of only specific sounds.
In effect, ALDs separate sounds the users want to hear from sounds that are merely background noise. Currently, the campus has several portable ALDs that may be used to assist people with hearing loss. This equipment provides the listener with a small receiver while the talker has a small transmitter and microphone. The Disabled Students Program has equipment available to students in classroom settings, and, Instructional Development, Media Equipment, at 893-3549 can provide ALDs for public events. Please try to give several days notice when requesting ALDs for public events.