Hearing




Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) and other aids are provided for persons who are hard of hearing.  

[04HA0001]  Congregations that display this emblem will have a good sound system along with individual Assistive Listening Devices (ALD).  A roving microphone or acceptable alternative is important, especially for congregations who have a time of sharing, prayer requests, etc. Several additional items follow that are highly recommended.

Hearing

Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) and other aids are provided for persons who are hard of hearing.  

[04HA0001]  Congregations that display this emblem will have a good sound system along with individual Assistive Listening Devices (ALD).  A roving microphone or acceptable alternative is important, especially for congregations who have a time of sharing, prayer requests, etc. Several additional items follow that are highly recommended.

[04HA0002] Do you want to apply for the Hearing emblem at this time?

Help: If you answer "Yes" you will proceed with the questions in this section. If you answer "No" you will be taken to the next section.

____ Yes         ____ No

____ [04HA0100] The main worship area of the congregation has a good sound system along with individual Assistive Listening Devices (ALD). 

Help:  All criteria required.

____ [04101] Sound System.  A clear audible sound system, equipped with at least one microphone, is regularly used in the main worship area during the worship service.

____ [04102] ALD. The sound system in the main worship area includes individual Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) for people who are hard of hearing.

____ [04103] Ushers are educated on the location of Assistive Listening Devices and how to assist persons wishing to use them.

____ [04HA0200] A roving microphone or acceptable alternative is necessary for Hearing Accessibility.

Help:   One out of three is acceptable.

____ [04201] Roving microphone.  A roving microphone is available for sharing time, prayer requests, etc.

____ [04202] Alternative 1.  When a roving microphone is not available, an accessible microphone is available at the front of the room.

____ [04203] Alternative 2.  When a roving microphone is not available, the pastor/worship leader summarizes each prayer request/comment over his/her microphone so that all can understand.

[04HA0300] The following are highly recommended.  Please check any that are available. 

____ [04301] Phone with volume control. At least one phone with volume control is available in the congregational building.

____ [04303] Taped services.  Worship services are made available on audio and/or videotape.

[04HA0305] In addition, most persons who are hard of hearing or deaf can read, so the visual aids under Vision Accessibility are also recommended.