Hearing Loops in New York City
A hearing loop, also known as an audio induction loop or telecoil loop, is a special type of sound system designed to assist individuals with hearing aids or cochlear implants. It works on the principle of electromagnetic induction, transmitting sound directly to the telecoil inside these devices, eliminating background noise. Commonly found in public spaces like theaters and churches, it offers a clearer listening experience without the need for additional equipment. Luckily, there are a number of buildings and facilities in the NYC area with hearing loops installed. Search below to find a looped venue.
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Find a hearing loop in New York City
List of looped venues provided by the Hearing Loss Association of American (HLAA), New York City Chapter.
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New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission, Taxi of Tomorrow
Additional Info
Since 1 September 2015, New York City requires taxi owners who are replacing yellow taxis to replace them with vehicles that meet the new standards for accessibility, including hearing loops. It will take years until all vehicles have hearing loops. Customers should look for the hearing loop logo on the outside of the cab. The new rule only applies to yellow taxis. It does not apply to green outer borough taxis, although if the owners buy the Nissan MV200s, those cars will have a loop. Nor do the new standards apply to black cars, or car service vehicles or services such as Uber, Lyft or Via.
MTA subway system Help Points
Additional Info
The upper portion of the Help Point is a bright blue light and the lower portion is silver with two buttons: one marked “emergency” and the other marked “information.” By pushing the appropriate button, subway riders are remotely connected with a person who can give directions to another subway station or send help in an emergency. Help Points are generally attached to a support column or a wall and are easily located by the bright blue light. All Help Points are installed with hearing loops; simply set your hearing aid to the t-coil setting, press the appropriate button on the Help Point and wait for the operator to speak to you.
MTA subway system station booths
Additional Info
All subway information booths in stations in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens are looped. If you can’t hear the employee in the booth, ask them to speak into the microphone.
Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities
Address
100 Gold Street, 2nd floor New York, NY 10038
Phone Number
311Additional Info
There are two countertop loops in the lobby reception area. On the second floor, the reception desk at the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities has a countertop loop, and the Prospect Park Conference Room within MOPD has a hearing loop. Also see the listing for the website for the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities, in the very first section of this document. The website lists other physical locations with accommodations for the hard of hearing and deaf.
Grand Central Terminal
Additional Info
See listing under Metro North, Grand Central Terminal
All IDNYC enrollment centers are equipped with hearing loops to ensure accessibility for hard of hearing applicants.
Locations are listed at http://www1.nyc.gov/site/idnyc/card/locations.page
Lower East Side Tenement Museum
Address
103 Orchard Street New York, NY 10002
Phone Number
212-982-8420Additional Info
The orientation film, An American Story, shown in the Visitors Center, has a hearing loop. The media program The Moores: an Irish Family in America is equipped with a hearing loop. Ticketing and retail counters, as well as public programming areas, are equipped with t-coil compatible hearing loops. Portions of the Shop Life and Irish Outsiders tours include audio-visual elements equipped with hearing loops.
Lincoln Center Vivian Beaumont Theater
Address
150 W 65 Street New York, NY 10023
Phone Number
212-501-3100Additional Info
The Vivian Beaumont Theater is now equipped with an induction hearing loop.
