The 3rd International Hearing Loop Conference, called Hearing Loops for All, will be hosted in the autumn of 2013 by UK hearing loss organisation, Hearing Link.
The Conference will be held in the beautiful coastal town of Eastbourne in the south east of England. Eastbourne is easy to access by air, rail and road, and is around 80km from London. The Conference will begin with an evening reception on Saturday 5th October, with the main events taking take place on Sunday 6th and Monday 7th October.
Hearing Loops for All will provide an exceptional opportunity for hard of hearing people to learn about the benefits offered by hearing loops and related technology, and to find out how they can encourage this technology to become more widely available where they live. It will also provide a rare chance for suppliers, service providers and relevant professionals from all over the world to share views, knowledge and information about current and emerging hearing loop technology.
The overall aim of Hearing Loops for All is to identify opportunities and options for encouraging hearing loop technology to become more widely available and accessible to hard of hearing people. The Conference, which is held every two years, previously took place in Zurich in Switzerland and Washington in the USA.
Hearing loops – what are they?
Hearing loops and related technology are an unobtrusive and cost effective way for people with ‘T’ coil compatible hearing aids and cochlear implants to hear and communicate more effectively. This provides real benefits to hard of hearing people. Hearing loops can be made available in shops, banks, theatre halls, public meeting places and other venues, and can encompass small areas, such as customer service desks, or large areas, such as conference halls. They are also known as Audio Frequency Induction Loop Systems.
Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities
A variety of highly attractive options are available to organisations, businesses and professionals wishing to feature or promote their services and products at the Conference. This includes Gold, Silver and Bronze packages that will help Sponsors and Exhibitors to gain maximum exposure and benefit from supporting and being part of the Conference.
About Hearing Link
Hearing Link is the UK hearing loss organisation that makes it easy for people to find the right information, appropriate services and ways to connect meaningfully with others. The organisation focuses on helping people to adjust to and manage the practical, emotional and social challenges that hearing loss can bring to all aspects of life. It is a valuable point of contact for people with any degree of hearing loss and for partners, family members and friends. Find out more at www.hearinglink.org
CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
Hearing Loops for All will offer an exciting and varied programme that will provide learning, networking and social opportunities. This includes:
Saturday 5th October – Get Acquainted
An evening reception with light food and refreshments will be served as Conference guests are warmly welcomed to Eastbourne and the UK. It will take place in the fabulous Ocean Suite, a venue offering dramatic and beautiful views over the English Channel.
Sunday 6th and Monday 7th October – The Main Conference
The main Conference will be held in the Winter Garden, a unique Victorian venue built in 1875, originally used as a skating rink in the winter and a concert hall during the summer. The programme of events will feature workshops, presentations, exhibition stands, and networking opportunities.
Conference sessions will include:
- Internationally recognised speakers
- Experiences from around the world
- State of the art Hearing Loop Technology
- Stakeholder perspectives (User, Audiologist, Service provider, Hearing aid Manufacturer, Loop Manufacturer, Architect, Installers and maintainers, Advocates)
- The Hearing Loop Benefits Cycle and the role that each stakeholder plays
- ‘Lets Loop’ campaigns in the United States and the United Kingdom
- Technical Workshops
- The impact of legislation
- Installations and understanding complex Hearing Loop Systems
Sunday Evening entertainment - The Best of British Gala Dinner
Enjoy a wonderful dinner in the luxurious surroundings of the 5 star Grand Hotel, known locally as ‘The White Palace, which offers breathtaking views of the sea and the nearby dramatic cliffs.
Monday Evening entertainment – The ‘Voices of Light’ at the Congress Theatre
Sit back and relax whilst watching the spellbinding Voices of Light. This critically acclaimed show merges one of the greatest films ever made, the legendary silent film The Passion of Joan of Arc, with a live performance from the award-winning deafened composer Richard Einhorn. This incredible evening will bring the Conference to a dramatic close.
For more information about Hearing Loops for All and to register your interest in attending, contact Julie Leggett, Conference Manager: loopconference@hearinglink.org
For more information about Hearing Link, contact Sally Shaw, Communications Manager: enquiries@hearinglink.org
