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
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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
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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
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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
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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