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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.
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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.

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