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We have a new way to make conversations clearer and more accessible. Hearing loops (assistive listening devices) are now available at service points across three of our library locations, helping customers who are hard of hearing connect more easily with staff.<\/p>\n

This work is part of our ongoing commitment to accessibility and creating a place for all<\/em>. Through our Strategic Plan, we\u2019re focused on making sure our spaces, services, and experiences reflect the diverse and evolving needs of our community. Improving access – whether through technology, design, or service – is a key part of that work.<\/p>\n

The hearing loops were installed with support from the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (CHHA)<\/a> as part of a City of Waterloo initiative to improve accessibility across public spaces. It\u2019s one of many ways we\u2019re working to remove barriers and make the library more welcoming for everyone.<\/p>\n

Making our spaces more accessible is ongoing work – and an important part of how we serve our community. Whether it\u2019s through new technology, thoughtful design, or everyday service, we\u2019re committed to creating a library where more people can connect, learn, and belong.<\/p>\n

Learn more about hearing loops below, or visit the Accessibility page<\/a> to see all the ways WPL is working to improve access.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":18059,"template":"","tags":[],"class_list":["post-18060","news","type-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nHearing Loops Now Available at WPL Service Points | Waterloo Public Library<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Explore how Hearing Loops improve accessibility in our library, making conversations clearer for those who are hard of hearing.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wpl.ca\/?news=hearing-loops\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Hearing Loops Now Available at WPL Service Points\" \/>\n<meta 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