Listen Technologies Expands Effort to Improve Audio Accessibility in Public Spaces

Listen Technologies and Ampetronic have partnered with consultancy AuraFuturity to increase awareness and adoption of Auracast broadcast audio and assistive listening technologies.

The companies said the collaboration will focus on educating venues, hearing care professionals and end users about accessible audio solutions and the benefits of Auracast technology.

AuraFuturity was founded by Andrew Bellavia, a hearing industry consultant and co-host of the “This Week in Hearing” podcast. Bellavia has written and spoken extensively about hearing accessibility and Auracast broadcast audio, including demonstrations and interviews about assistive listening installations.

According to the companies, the partnership will include outreach initiatives, content creation and educational programs intended to help organizations better understand assistive listening technologies.

Bellavia said Auracast can help improve accessibility in environments where hearing speech and audio can be difficult, including theaters, concert venues and public facilities.

Bellavia said Auracast can help improve accessibility in environments where hearing speech and audio can be difficult, including theaters, concert venues and public facilities.

“Listen Technologies and Ampetronic are committed to making audio accessible to everyone,” said Kasey Kaumans, National Account Manager at Ampetronic | Listen Technologies.