i also have a portable hearing loop i use at community events and programs
I run that cost me $100. It works well and can have a 20 foot by 20 foot
square area for those with tele coils to sit in

Jim

On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 12:18 PM, Ron Canazzi <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Hi Group,
>
> What is being discussed here is commonly referred to as 'an assistive
> listening device.'  I am really surprised that the Temple does not have
> them
> as part of their worship service.  Most synagogues and churches I am
> familiar with do have at least a few of them available for congregants with
> significant hearing loss.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "COLLEEN ROTH" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2013 6:10 PM
> Subject: Re: off topic help needed
>
>
> ,
> Does the Temple have a device which allows people to hear with their
> receivers.
> Some churches have this so that people can use a device to hear what is
> going on.
> I think these things are also used at NFB National and State Conventions.
> Colleen Roth
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Howard Kaufman <[log in to unmask]>
> ,to3 [log in to unmask]
> Date: Thursday, January 24, 2013 7:44 pm
> Subject: off topic help needed
>
> >
> >
> > I am trying to find a device for my uncle, to help him function with his
> > hearing loss.
> > We found that a wireless headset enabled him to hear and understand what
> > is
> > on TV.  Why he wants to know what they are saying, I have no idea!
> >
> > He asked if their was a similar device with a clip on microphone that
> > could
> > be used to help him hear what is going on in a lecture or in temple.  So
> > basically we are looking for a 900 MHz transmitter with both line and
> mike
> > inputs.  I have tried a number of searches, but keep coming up with the
> > wrong stuff.
> > We are not trying to break the bank on this one either.  He has hearing
> > aids
> > and can use them or not depending on what works.
> > The wireless headset is easy, but they keep wanting to put the mike on
> the
> > headset, and we need it at the other end of the room.
> > Thanks in advance.  It would be good, if the transmitter didn't
> > automatically turn off, unless the headset was digital, because their are
> > prayers of silent devotion, and we don't want to fill his ears with white
> > noise.
> >
> > H T Kaufman MSW LCSW
> > Adaptive Technology Instructor
>