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From Remote Mics & Telecoils to LE Audio & Auracast: Accessibility for All and The Evolution of Wireless Technologies in Hearing Aids - Part 2: Accessibility & Candidacy

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1.  What term used in this course describes today’s wireless technologies, one that captures their evolution away from simple accessories?
  1. Networked communication device ecosystem
  2. Bluetooth hearing aids
  3. Auracast-enabled ALDs
  4. Instant-fit multitaskers
2.  Which technology is closely associated with LE3 Audio?
  1. Bluetooth transmitter
  2. Auracast
  3. Induction Loop
  4. Remote microphone
3.  What should professionals do today regarding assistive listening technology, with telecoils and a future Auracast™ Broadcast Audio used as part of an Assistive Listening System*? (*Identified as Auracast ALS in this presentation)
  1. Clients will only need counseling on Auracast ALS because it will do what telecoils can do today and more, and Auracast assistive listening systems will be installed in millions of places around the world in no time and immediately work without any glitches with every make and model hearing aid as long as the device is equipped with Auracast.
  2. They should not bother; counseling on assistive listening is not part of Best Practices or essential, and besides, most professionals do not have the time.
  3. Nothing; hearing aids will soon be so technologically advanced that they can overcome hearing difficulties in all situations, and neither telecoils nor Auracast ALS will be needed.
  4. Fit HA with both telecoils and Auracast because Auracast ALS will likely function initially like traditional systems (where venues hand out headphones or neckloop with Auracast receivers) while existing loops, FM & IR systems will continue to be in use for years to come. In time, with quality installations Auracast ALS that meet the 2027 IEC standard 60118-17, will be available and become more numerous for clients.
4.  Which of the following dimensions of wireless technologies use should be assessed by clinicians during a routine appointment?
  1. Digital literacy
  2. Scientific literacy
  3. Health literacy
  4. Financial literacy or ability to pay
5.  According to hearing loss advocacy groups, “ADA-access-ready” hearing aids should include which of the following?
  1. Both telecoil and Auracast connectivity embedded in the instruments, and not merely offered in an accessory device.
  2. Remote mics included in the sale of all devices
  3. TV Ears
  4. Smartphone-based, portable closed captioning