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AHS: providing loop system certification ( IEC 60118-4)

2/19/2018

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​When choosing a loop system installer, it is important to choose a company who provides the hearing loop installation
IEC 60118-4 standard in writing. This requires proper training and equipment. 
Here is a picture of Duncan Floyd, project manager with Accessible Hearing Solutions (AHS), using a Field Strength Meter to test the function of a loop system in a local house of worship. 
AHS has the education, training, and equipment required to ensure success for your loop system installation making your organization more accessible to people who are Hard of Hearing. We can also check already installed hearing loop systems to ensure they are up to the IEC 60118-4 standard. For more information, contact us at info@accessyourhearing.com.
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​Please find below​ tips on what you should be looking for when choosing a loop system installer and a Field Strength Meter user guide to give you more information about the type of equipment used in a loop system installation.
advice_for_looppurchase_sterken.pdf
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fsm2.0_user_guide.pdf
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Accessible Hearing solutions visits univox in sweden

12/2/2017

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Dr. Janine Verge, President of Accessible Hearing Solutions
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Duncan Floyd, project manager, and myself recently visited Sweden for loop system installation certification. We met with Thomas Plahn, director of sales (seen here on right) and Johan Hakanson, export area sales manager (seen here on left) from Univox. Univox has a long successful history of developing loop system technologies and software to support installations. Please see below for more information about Univox and loop system products and applications. Thank you to Thomas and Johan from Univox for excellent training, professionalism, and hospitality!

https://univox.eu/pdf/about-univox/
https://univox.eu/pdf/our-loop-systems/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=WgaPxSX8S8I
https://univox.eu/applications/


Certificate_Duncan Floyd.pdf
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Certificate_Janine Verge.pdf
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SHCD Fall Colloquium Series Fall 2017: "What women and men want you to hear about working with a hearing loss."

11/3/2017

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Dr. Janine Verge, President of Accessible Hearing Solutions Inc.
​Audiologist
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Both Duncan Floyd, project manager, and I attended a wonderful lecture today from Dr. Mary Beth Jennings, professor from Western University. She presented at the School of Human Communication Disorders (SHCD) at Dalhousie University. 
The presentation focused on what women and men want to hear about working with a hearing loss. The lecture was based on the extensive research Dr. Jennings has conducted on hearing loss and accessibility.

https://www.dal.ca/news/events/2017/11/03/shcd_colloquium_series_fall_2017.html

Here is a list of important links to some of Dr. Jenning's work on hearing loss and accessibility:

https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/31468497_Mary_Beth_Jennings


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"Halifax Explosion: The Deaf Experience"- A Movie Review

10/3/2017

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Dr. Janine Verge, President of Accessible Hearing Solutions Inc.
Audiologist
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On September 16, 2017 the Atlantic Film Festival in Nova Scotia premiered the movie "Halifax Explosion: The Deaf Experience," written by Jim McDermott shown above (left).  
Here is an overview of the film: "On December 6, 1917, the collision of two ships in the Halifax Harbour led to one of the biggest explosions in human history. On the next day, powerful blizzards swept through, leaving many survivors exposed to extreme cold. The Halifax School for the Deaf was near the Explosion. Yet, all the people in the School survived. How? Amazing stories of community, survival and heroism will be shared in American Sign Language and Maritimes Sign Language."

Accessible Hearing Solutions attended the event. Shown above (right) are Duncan Floyd, project manager, and myself. We both thought the movie was extremely well done and very timely considering this is the 100th anniversary of the Halifax Explosion.
It was fascinating learning about the rich history of the Halifax School for the Deaf and the amazing stories of community and survival.
The movie was well researched and did a wonderful job at re-creating the events of the day. We would highly recommend this movie to others. 


For more information about Deaf Culture, an excellent free resource is:
Deaf Heritage in Canada: 
A Distinctive, Diverse, and Enduring Culture
By Clifton F. Carbin

https://www.deafculturecentre.ca/Public/Research/Item_Details.aspx?ID=1&mID=1

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Our home office is in Nova Scotia but we also service NB & PEI

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We want to know about your experiences with accessibility in your community - what is working and what tips do you have on how it can be improved for people living with hearing loss. 

We are always looking to improve our services so please give us your feedback about your experience with the accessibility installations and training we have provided in your community. 

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      • Tour Guide Systems
  • Resources
    • Accessibility Laws
    • Advantages to Improving Accessibility for your Business
    • GRANTS
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    • Video Library >
      • IMPROVING ACCESSIBILITY
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      • Deaf Culture and Sign Language
      • Universal Design
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