Good a question also any recommendations for OTC hearing aids?
7:36am on 1/10/26 by
58breezy
Bump for @hodg!
8:15am on 1/10/26 by
TumbleMonkeys
I'm pretty sure there is some sort of hearing aid assist - I'll try Disney chat closer to trip amd GS when there if can't find out ahead. She's found loop systems really help eg at radio city w a device, & a built in system in local cathedral at Xmas.
1:34pm on 1/10/26 by
hodg
Interested in this as well. Was not even aware it existed and sounds like it could be useful for my friend who wears hearing aids.
2:02pm on 1/10/26 by
WDWJabberwock
3:28pm on 1/10/26 by
popupcamper
That link didn't keep my assistive listening filter on.
3:29pm on 1/10/26 by
popupcamper
@58 breezy, I got loops for Christmas. They aren't heating aids but help me in crowds. Restaurants, parties, etc. I don't wear hearing aids although my audiologist suggests them. But when it's quiet and I'm facing the speaker I'm fine. They're only $50ish
3:31pm on 1/10/26 by
popupcamper
@popup, could you post a description or a link for the loops? I'm not sure what they are, and they sound like something I could use.
6:06pm on 1/10/26 by
diannaa
Thanks @popup- will read that thru tomoro.
We'll need to get her some headphones or steal some gaming ones from my boys. She'll look great with a full gaming headset & mic in the parks.
6:18pm on 1/10/26 by
hodg
Do you have to collect a device from GS for each park?
6:21pm on 1/10/26 by
hodg
@hodg, you have to return it at the end of the day but I don't know if you need to return it if hopping. I haven't used yet, I just looked into it. I hear well enough to get by at the moment so haven't tried.
6:54pm on 1/10/26 by
popupcamper
@dianna, I haven't used yet the switch 2. There's literally switches on it to change how it works. I dont understand it but somehow it blocks background noise but lets me hear people near me. I've worn them dancing and could hear people at my table and...
6:56pm on 1/10/26 by
popupcamper
...at restaurants. I'll try them at the next party I go to too. I know one person without hearing loss who got them to block sound at concerts to protect their hearing. They have lots of different kinds for different purposes.
https://us.loopearplugs.com/
6:57pm on 1/10/26 by
popupcamper
My first sentence didn't make sense. I HAVE the Switch 2.
6:58pm on 1/10/26 by
popupcamper
Thank you!
8:12pm on 1/10/26 by
diannaa
So this is a loop thing you carry with you? Does it work w hearing aid too? That might be an extra thing that could help her other places.
6:33am by
hodg
You mean loop ear plugs? Don't really get what they are meant to do! But couldn't use with a hearing aid in your ear I presume
6:37am by
hodg
Yes loop ear plugs and no they are for us who aren't quite ready for hearing aids, and people who want to block sound. Yes the assistive device is a thing to carry around. I don't think it works with hearing aids. You would take them out like on a tour.
8:44am by
popupcamper
My DD gave me loop for Christmas. I'm not entirely sure where I am intended to wear them?
We don't frequent noisy restaurants or spaces. Don't work for the tv.
Maybe she wants for our trip in Aug so I don't keep saying- what did she say?!?
9:35am by
Magicalday2011
When we did Ellis island the regular audio tour was no good for dmil. She got a special one for hard of hearing and cld hear it well. Think she kept her hearing aids in.
We'll check it out anyway and I'll report back how it goes.
10:37am by
hodg
Thinking we can send them to GS at EE time while DH & I go ride sonething they won't do, like GotG, then rejoin them.
10:38am by
hodg
Looks like they have both assistive listening devices and handheld captioning devices. Interesting to read about what they offer to help those who have hearing challenges.
10:40am by
utang44
I found this video that explains a little but haven't found a video of someone actually using it. My momma and I are going in April, she wears hearing aids. Maybe we can test it out and let you know.
https://youtu.be/TgBM5va3NpA?si=eF2ngZxSDcCsrQkR
10:50am by
popupcamper
I don't think she'll cope with the glasses!
10:54am by
hodg
It looks like it might be able to go directly to her hearing aid depending on the ability of her hearing aids. But I can't tell for sure. I'll have my momma test it if no one else has by then.
10:57am by
popupcamper
That'd be great.
11:45am by
hodg
She has nhs digital heating aids- so will be a basic digital. Don't think they will have any fancy linking capabilities.
But sounds like there will be things to help her.
11:47am by
hodg
Make sure those hearing aids aren't anywhwere near trail mix.
2:38pm by
trishr.