radio aids

Research on achieving effective connectivity of assistive listening devices with other assistive technologies. 

Deafness affects children and young people's access to education all over the world.  We have strived to remain unbiased against any one make or type of system, and tried to provide a range of evidence from across the range of devices and manufacturers.  We welcome further case studies, using any system and device.  Please send these to  exec@batod.org.uk. Please also include areas you would like researched.

The collected information and advice are intended to encourage and provide evidence for the provision of the use of assistive listening devices for all deaf children and young people.

Although there are difficulties worldwide, regarding financial constraints, availability and sustainability of technology, the evidence shows that hearing devices alone are not giving full access to speech intelligibility for deaf CYP.  Whatever device or system is used, the basic principles are the same.

There is collective research, knowledge and practice from ALTWG, BATOD, BAEA members, and others involved in deaf education, in the UK and throughout the world, showing the benefit of assistive listening technology.  Advances in technology have helped to overcome the problems of listening to speech in background noise and at a distance.  The evidence presented shows how this has improved the access to speech for deaf CYP.