Audio Directions

07/17/2026

Study Title: Understanding Experiences With Communication Barriers Faced by d/Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Patients With General Healthcare Providers.
Please share this invitation with anyone who has 15-20 minutes to provide anonymous feedback for this research project.

Study Link: https://bit.ly/DHH-MedicalAccessibility

07/04/2026

JULY 12 in Central Park!

The Official Festival Flyer Is Here!

Sunday, July 12
Attend In-person at the Naumburg Bandshell, Central Park
Attend Virtually at www.DisabilityUnite.Org

RSVP @ tinyurl.com/dugt2026

Join Disability Unite and NYC Commission on Human Rights for a FREE celebration of community on July 12th! We're taking it to the next level with this year’s hybrid event, combining in-person festivities at Central Park Naumburg Bandshell in NYC and an exclusive online experience.

Captioning, Sign Language, Audio Description and Plain Language Interpretation will be provided.

Flyer is available to download and access as a webpage for screen readers: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRXuDKJ7cKwdpwkVfYPHVwAKb0_vkCnp_J9lerdLf3e4w7IQWkaHI0xW5loGUDGHEhpmdbBwgphlqo_/pub

07/04/2026

07/03/2026

This is probably one of the biggest misconceptions about hearing loss.

People often think that once I put my hearing aids in, I can hear just like everyone else.

I wish it were that simple.

Hearing aids make sounds louder, but they don’t remove background noise, make every word clear, or magically restore perfect hearing.

I still have to lip read.

I still miss words.

I still ask people to repeat themselves.

I still have to concentrate much harder than most people realise.

So if I ask you to repeat yourself, please don’t feel awkward or frustrated. A little patience can make a huge difference.

Hearing aids help me hear……

They just don’t make me hear perfectly 👂

07/03/2026

"The audiologist had offered her the option to include a telecoil, a tiny wire receiver that is included in some hearing aids and cochlear implants. Telecoils pick up magnetic sound signals from assistive listening systems, which can be installed in public spaces and transmit audio directly to users with hearing loss, reducing background noise and providing clearer sound."

Bluetooth Auracast technology could be great for expanding access. But for now, hearing aids with telecoils are still important.

07/03/2026

As part of our ongoing commitment to accessibility and making travel easier for everyone, we’ve added a hearing loop in our new concourse!

So, what is a hearing loop? It sends audio straight to compatible hearing aids and cochlear implants, cutting background noise and making airport and gate announcements clearer and easier to hear!

The hearing loop is currently available at Gates 5–10 and will expand to the existing concourse once renovations are complete.

07/03/2026

07/03/2026

July 10 @ 10am

In partnership with the Museum, Arts and Culture Access Consortium - MAC, MOPD invites you to Disability Etiquette in Arts & Culture. Hear from and engage with industry experts in arts, culture, and accessibility.

Join colleagues from across the arts and culture sector to learn best practices for fostering inclusive workplaces, advancing equitable hiring, and creating accessible spaces/programming.

Friday, July 10, 2026
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Attend in person:
Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC)
6 World Trade Center (251 Fulton Street)
New York, NY 10007
Email your in-person RSVP to [email protected]

Attend virtually:
Register https://on.nyc.gov/441bdHa

Accommodations:
ASL, CART, and closed captioning will be provided. If you require additional accommodations, please email Eli Ramos at [email protected].



Lincoln Center
Omnium: A Bold New Circus

07/03/2026

Customer counters with secure windows need intercom systems.

They transfer sound from one side to the other so customers can hear staff clearly and vice versa.

They're especially important where people might need essential information or be in distress, like in a police station.

While 'The Witness' on Netflix is a drama, it tells a true story and it's good to see the realistic recreation of a police counter with our window intercom and hearing loop in place.

An inability to communicate clearly only adds to someone's distress or confusion so if your premises have a secure window, a high quality window intercom system is a must.