Assistive Listening Systems Demystified: ADA Requirements, Technologies & Best Practices

Understanding assistive listening systems (ALS) is critical for creating inclusive, ADA‑compliant AV environments, and it’s more complex than many realize. In this video, Almo Pro AV audio experts John Rossman and Tom Kehr break down what assistive listening systems are, when they’re required under the ADA, and how to design them correctly. You’ll learn how ALS helps remove communication barriers for people who are hard of hearing, why compliance is a civil rights issue, and how different technologies compare in real‑world applications. The discussion covers: What the ADA requires for assistive listening systems (Sections 219 & 706) Where ALS is legally required—and notable exemptions Core ALS technologies, including induction loop, RF, IR, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and Auracast™ How latency impacts speech intelligibility and lip‑reading Receiver quantity, hearing aid compatibility, and telecoil requirements Best practices for system design, audio feeds, and speech clarity Use cases beyond compliance, including simultaneous interpretation, audio description, and guided tours Whether you’re an AV integrator, consultant, designer, or facility manager, this video delivers practical insights to help you specify, design, and deploy assistive listening systems with confidence. Have questions or need design support? Contact the Almo Pro AV Audio Team at [email protected]. Learn more at ⟫ https://www.almoproav.com/pro-audio #audio #assistivetechnology ------------------------------------------ CONTACT ALMO PRO AV ‣ https://www.AlmoProAV.com ‣ 1-888-420-2566 CONNECT ON SOCIAL ‣   / almoproav   ‣ https://x.com/AlmoProAV ‣   / almoproav   ‣   / almoproav