Type in “assistive listening devices” on your browser and you will see the variety available. I’ll be talking to the state organizations like VCIL  for advice.  The type of device may depend on the nature of the hearing impairment, or existing aids the person may have. I’m looking at a system that is about $400, but still researching.

 

Joel

 

From: Vermont Municipal Government Discussion Network [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Karen Lathrop
Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2018 8:17 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Hearing Impairment Equipment for Town Meeting

 

Hi Joel,

                Could you tell me where you are getting them? I have a few who could use this as well.

Best,

~Karen

 

Karen J. Lathrop
Town Clerk

296 VT RT 110

P.O. Box 266

Chelsea, VT 05038

Tel (802) 685-4460

Fax (802) 625-2002

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From: Vermont Municipal Government Discussion Network [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Joel Cope
Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 10:02 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Hearing Impairment Equipment for Town Meeting

 

Brighton will be obtaining ADA-compliant assisted listening devices for our town hall.  Probably involve a mike and amplifier, and a number of receiving units (4?) that people can pick up at the meeting, and take to their seats, or something similar.   

 

Joel Cope

Brighton

 

From: Vermont Municipal Government Discussion Network [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Town Clerk
Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2018 11:17 AM
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Subject: Re: Hearing Impairment Equipment for Town Meeting

 

Thank you.

 

From: Patricia S. Haskins [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2018 11:15 AM
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Subject: Re: Hearing Impairment Equipment for Town Meeting

 

Nanette,  You may want to try some area churches.  Some churches have assistive listening systems.  Patty

 

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Patricia S. Haskins

Town Clerk & Treasurer

Town of Pittsfield

40 Village Green

PO Box 556

Pittsfield, VT 05762-0556

(802)746-8170

 

From: Vermont Municipal Government Discussion Network [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Town Clerk
Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2018 11:01 AM
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Subject: Re: Hearing Impairment Equipment for Town Meeting

 

No, she’s been very specific as to what she wants.  This is because other things we have tried have not worked.

 

From: Adrienne Raymond [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2018 10:59 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Hearing Impairment Equipment for Town Meeting

 

Perhaps seating her in the front and having a  microphone for all speakers?

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On Jan 23, 2018, at 10:40 AM, Town Clerk <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Hi everyone,

 

A resident has asked us to have an assistive listening system available to her for town meeting.  We hold our town meeting at the school.  I’ve checked with them and they do not have any hearing impaired equipment.

 

Do you know where I can get hearing impaired equipment?

 

Thank you!

Nanette