This program is made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing to the New Jersey Talking Book and Braille Center (TBBC), through its Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness Program.

New Jersey State Library Talking Book & Braille Center
New Jersey Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

The Problem
Have you found yourself avoiding restaurants, public meetings, your doctor's office, or even your temple or church, because you have trouble understanding what's being said? Do you sometimes feel like it might be easier to just stay home?

Many public places are so noisy and filled with echoes that they can affect any hearing loss, even one too mild to require a hearing aid. Distance from the speaker, competing noises, and rooms with poor acoustic designs can make effective listening nearly impossible.

The Solution
Assistive Listening Systems bridge the gap between your ears and the sounds you do want to hear, while shutting out the noises you don't. These systems combine a transmitter placed near the desired sounds, which is wireless linked to a small receiver that your wear. This receiver, in turn, delivers those sounds directly into your ears.

Assistive Listening Devices Loan Program Policy and Procedures
Assistive Listening Devices Direct Loan Agreement

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