Author Archives: Let's Loop Seattle

“Lost in Sound,” a one-woman show at Town Hall

Join us for Kimberly Parker’s special presentation of “Lost in Sound: A One-Woman Show” at Town Hall Seattle January 23, 2015, 7:30 pm. Kimberly has updated this tale of her jouney through hearing loss and back again with new material. … Continue reading

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Help us loop City of Seattle Council Chambers

Add your (respectful and positive) voice to the chorus asking Seattle City Council to loop its chambers and meeting rooms. Public comment continues, so please send a polite email to your councilmembers… Nick.Licata@seattle.gov Sally.Clark@seattle.gov Sally.Bagshaw@seattle.gov Mike.OBrien@seattle.gov Jean.Godden@seattle.gov Bruce.Harrell@seattle.gov Tim.Burgess@seattle.gov Kshama.Sawant@seattle.gov … Continue reading

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Town Hall ushers in new era of hearing accessibility

When it comes to serving the Seattle community, Town Hall Seattle walks–no, runs–the talk. Its venues are fully ADA-accessible, and most events cost just $5 (!), even for events with names as big as Mark Bittman and Tavis Smiley. And now … Continue reading

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Highest court in the land gets looped!

The Supreme Court of the United States just completed a loop installation! The loop will be ready and waiting when the court resumes its session in October. Infrared and FM units will also still be available, according to the Court’s … Continue reading

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When FM isn’t enough: how loops improve on a good system

Many venues use FM devices as their hearing-assistive technology of choice, and some people with hearing loss benefit from FM system. But for many, like Greg Bawden, FM devices are imperfect and awkward, and loops offer a much better level of comprehension … Continue reading

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