Using Assistive Listening Devices  Cochlear implant (CI)
technology has opened up a whole new world of sound and improved
quality of life for many people. But sometimes your own personal
listening experience can be even better with help from an
Assistive Listening Device (ALD).  An ALD can help you hear and
enjoy a concert or other performance, catch every word of a
teacher's lesson or seminar, even engage in a quieter, more
personal hearing experience when you're watching TV or listening
to your iPod.  ALDs are designed to bring sound closer to the
listener, effectively overcoming certain factors that compromise
hearing, such as background noise, distance from the speaker or
poor room acoustics. They can be used with or without CIs or
hearing aids to make hearing easier in theaters, classrooms,
conference rooms, places of worship, museums, theme parks, and
even your own home. By reducing stress and fatigue, ALDs can
help you relax and focus on life's best experiences, instead of
sound distractions.  © 2013 M