Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs) - radio aids and proprietary remote microphone systems - optimising listening opportunities

Revised version: Contributions by members of the ALTWG (Stuart Whyte, Brian Copsey, James Mander) including Educational Audiologists from the professional associations; British Association of Educational Audiologists (BAEA) (Claire Bateson, Anne Bailey) and BATOD (Teresa Quail). | View as single page | Feedback/Impact

Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs) Evidence What and why? How? Technical Support Setting up BATOD articles What are ALDs? Routine checks Choosing a system Using a test box Further reading Why use ALDs? Use in educational settings Troubleshooting Cochlear implants Case studies Criteria Use in everyday life Connecting to other technology Hearing aids Glossary Listening in noise Costing and funding Frequencies and transmission Bone conduction aids BATOD Audiology Refreshers Supporting listening difficulties Insurance ALT working group Assessing the benefits of ALDs Good practice Soundfield systems and ALDs Strength of evidence Transferability Editor's comments Areas for further research Online community

Costing and funding The NDCS publication explains about your rights in the UK, for getting a Radio Aid for your child (page 35). Parents of CYP in independent schools who are not supported by the LA, may have to fund it themselves.