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21/08/2026

"The goal is not to rip and replace… but to give venues more flexible tools so they can serve more people better. Everything you see now is the baseline.”

Auracast is opening up new possibilities for assistive listening, but moving to a new technology isn't always as simple as replacing what's already there.

Here's a recent piece from AV Magazine that looks at what venues need to consider as new tech develops, while continuing to provide reliable access for people using existing solutions like hearing loops and telecoils.

https://buff.ly/odcaDdY

20/08/2026

If you’re involved in assistive listening, IAHA membership is open to you.

Whether you manufacture assistive listening solutions, deliver services, or work to advance hearing accessibility more broadly, membership offers opportunities to connect, share knowledge and stay informed.

Learn more about what IAHA membership can offer you or your organisation here: https://buff.ly/Lf8xRku

19/08/2026

More on Vue 's rollout of Auracast across 20 cinemas and more than 200 screens in the UK and Ireland, this time from Hearing Health & Technology Matters.

The rollout gives people with compatible devices the option to receive cinema audio directly through their own hearing aids, cochlear implants, headphones or earbuds, with receivers also available at participating venues.

Read more: https://buff.ly/92znwXi

Auracast™ based assistive listening solution from Ampetronic | Listen Technologies installed across 200 screens at Vue in the U.K. and Ireland to date.

18/08/2026

"Providers should involve deaf and hard-of-hearing residents in testing entrances, alerts and communications. Needs vary: some people use BSL, some lipread, some use hearing technology and some combine methods."

Interesting piece from Alan Wright on behalf of Inside Housing, looking at hearing accessibility in housing. Covering everything from communal entrances and emergency alerts to acoustics, shared spaces & communication with housing providers, and how things can be improved.

For people with hearing loss, the way information, alerts and communication are designed can affect safety and independence. Accessibility should be considered throughout the design and management of housing, rather than added as an afterthought.

Read the full article here: https://buff.ly/HpKxCVL

17/08/2026

Not sure where to start with assistive listening? IAHA can help.

Reach out to us to discuss anything and everything about assistive listening technologies, standards, or collaboration opportunities: https://buff.ly/icIjGx9

17/08/2026

Peer support can make a real difference when managing hearing loss. The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) ’s HOPE support group brings people together online to share experiences, practical advice and strategies for managing everyday challenges.

The next HOPE meeting takes place on 2 September 2026, from 4:00–5:15pm PST. Meetings are held on Zoom, are free to attend, captioned, and open to everyone, including friends and family. Find out more here:

Everyone is welcome to join our virtual (online) support group for people with hearing loss: HOPE (Hearing Other People's Experiences.)

14/08/2026

Hearing loops remain one of the most reliable solutions for assistive listening, but are they the right choice for your venue?

Here, we break down how hearing loops operate, the benefits they provide, real-world applications, industry standards, and why they’ve been a well-established solution for decades: https://buff.ly/5xVlVTZ

13/08/2026

Looking for a straightforward way to keep up with hearing accessibility?

Our bimonthly newsletter provides a regular snapshot of what’s happening across the sector, covering technologies, standards and implementation, alongside a curated selection of articles and updates.

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13/08/2026

Accessibility shouldn’t always mean putting the responsibility on the person who needs it.

This article looks at O2 and Mavenir’s trial of personalised audio for people with hearing loss, and asks what could happen if more of that work was built into the service itself.

It raises some interesting questions about how accessibility can be built into everyday services, rather than left to the individual to figure out.

Full piece here: https://buff.ly/ePxUbiL

Many accessibility features come with an unspoken requirement: the person who needs them must also know how to find, configure and maintain them. You ne...

12/08/2026

Here, IAHA member CONNEVANS LIMITED's Managing Director, David Evans, shares his personal journey with hearing loss with RNID. From first noticing changes in his hearing to discovering the difference hearing technology has made to him, experiences like David’s show the difference that greater understanding of hearing loss, hearing technology and assistive listening solutions that are available to us can really make in everyday life.

Read the full interview here:

Connevans’ David Evans shares his journey with hearing loss - challenging stigma and highlighting the benefits of hearing aids.