Hearing loss and the built environment - Revision history

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	There are special doorbells with flashing lights or vibrations to create additional alerts. The British Standards Institution has published a national standard on smoke alarm systems for people with hearing loss.		There are special doorbells with flashing lights or vibrations to create additional alerts. The British Standards Institution has published a national standard on smoke alarm systems for people with hearing loss.

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* Access and inclusion in the built environment: policy and guidance.		* Access and inclusion in the built environment: policy and guidance.
	* Accessible London.		* Accessible London.
		+	* Assistive listening system.
	* Changing lifestyles.		* Changing lifestyles.
		+	* Deaf person.
	* Designing for disability.		* Designing for disability.
	* Equality Act.		* Equality Act.
−	* Essential principles, Creating an accessible and inclusive environment.
−	* Evacuating vulnerable and dependent people from buildings in an emergency FB 52.
	* Inclusive design.		* Inclusive design.
	* Lifetime homes.		* Lifetime homes.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

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	* Older people.		* Older people.

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−	Hearing loss alters the way people communicate and process information, which is why sight lines are vital. Whether lip reading (with or without hearing aids) or communicating through the use of sign language, people with hearing loss benefit from unobstructed views.	+	Hearing loss alters the way people communicate and process information, which is why sight lines are vital. Whether lip reading (with or without hearing aids) or communicating through the use of sign language, people with hearing loss may benefit from unobstructed views.

−	Adequate lighting and quieter environments can ~~be beneficial~~ as well. For instance, soft furniture and carpeting can absorb background noise, but mirrors can create glare and reflections that impede lip-reading or signing. Poor lighting can cause shadows that make it difficult to see what other people are saying.	+	Adequate lighting and quieter environments can ease communication as well. For instance, soft furniture and carpeting can absorb background noise, but mirrors can create glare and reflections that impede lip reading or signing. Poor lighting can also cause shadows that make it difficult to see what other people are saying.

	In some public places, hearing loops reduce interference caused by background noise. Signs will indicate locations where hearing loops are available.		In some public places, hearing loops reduce interference caused by background noise. Signs will indicate locations where hearing loops are available.
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−	Hearing loss has an impact on more than 10 million people in the UK. Often called the invisible disability, ~~people living with~~ hearing loss may require changes to the built environment.	+	Hearing loss has an impact on more than 10 million people in the UK. Often called the invisible disability, hearing loss may require changes to the built environment.

−	Because hearing loss alters the way people communicate and process information, this should be taken into consideration in facilities that support a significant number of people living with hearing loss. This could include healthcare facilities, assisted living or eldercare campuses, government buildings, transport hubs, shopping centres, restaurants or other places that may provide services to a varied population.	+	= Basic improvements =

−	~~= Accommodating environments =~~	+	Hearing loss alters the way people communicate and process information, which is why sight lines are vital. Whether lip reading (with or without hearing aids) or communicating through the use of sign language, people with hearing loss benefit from unobstructed views.

−	~~Sight lines are vital for people living with hearing loss~~. ~~Whether~~ lip reading ~~(with~~ or ~~without hearing aids) or communicating through the use of sign language, people with hearing loss benefit when their views are unobstructed and~~ can ~~stand in close proximity~~ to ~~the~~ other ~~person~~.	+	Adequate lighting and quieter environments can be beneficial as well. For instance, soft furniture and carpeting can absorb background noise, but mirrors can create glare and reflections that impede lip-reading or signing. Poor lighting can cause shadows that make it difficult to see what other people are saying.

−	~~Adequate lighting and quieter environments can be beneficial as well. For instance~~, ~~soft furniture and carpeting make significant difference when it comes to managing~~ background noise. ~~However, mirrors can create glare and reflections that impede lip-reading or signing, and poor lighting can create shadows that make it difficult to see what other people~~ are ~~saying~~.	+	In some public places, hearing loops reduce interference caused by background noise. Signs will indicate locations where hearing loops are available.

−	In many public places, hearing loops reduce interference caused by background noise. This is helpful for people who wear hearing aids that can be set to work with hearing loop systems. Signs will indicate locations where hearing loops are available.	+	There are special doorbells with flashing lights or vibrations to create additional alerts. The British Standards Institution has published a national standard on smoke alarm systems for people with hearing loss.
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−	~~For hotels or other types of residential settings, there~~ are special doorbells ~~that are extra loud. Some use~~ flashing lights or vibrations to create additional alerts. The British Standards Institution has published a national standard on smoke alarm systems for people with hearing loss~~. These systems include several alerts that can be linked together with other components to create a cohesive alarm network~~.	+

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

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	In many public places, hearing loops reduce interference caused by background noise. This is helpful for people who wear hearing aids that can be set to work with hearing loop systems. Signs will indicate locations where hearing loops are available.		In many public places, hearing loops reduce interference caused by background noise. This is helpful for people who wear hearing aids that can be set to work with hearing loop systems. Signs will indicate locations where hearing loops are available.

−	For hotels or other types of residential settings, there are special doorbells that are extra loud. Some use flashing lights or vibrations to create additional alerts.	+	For hotels or other types of residential settings, there are special doorbells that are extra loud. Some use flashing lights or vibrations to create additional alerts. The British Standards Institution has published a national standard on smoke alarm systems for people with hearing loss. These systems include several alerts that can be linked together with other components to create a cohesive alarm network.
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−	The British Standards Institution has published a national standard on smoke alarm systems for people with hearing loss. These systems include ~~the following~~ alerts to ~~indicate when smoke or fire are detected:~~	+
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−	* A self-contained alarm.	+
−	* A vibrating pad.	+
−	* A flashing strobe.	+
−	* A vibrating wireless pager.	+
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−	~~A control device will link all of the other components together. This can be wired or wireless and can be powered by mains, but it should be backed up by battery power~~.	+

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

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	The British Standards Institution has published a national standard on smoke alarm systems for people with hearing loss. These systems include the following alerts to indicate when smoke or fire are detected:		The British Standards Institution has published a national standard on smoke alarm systems for people with hearing loss. These systems include the following alerts to indicate when smoke or fire are detected:

−	* a self-contained alarm;	+	* A self-contained alarm.
−	* a vibrating pad ~~(this is the best way to alert you when you’re in bed);~~	+	* A vibrating pad.
−	* a flashing strobe~~; and~~	+	* A flashing strobe.
−	* a vibrating wireless pager.	+	* A vibrating wireless pager.

	A control device will link all of the other components together. This can be wired or wireless and can be powered by mains, but it should be backed up by battery power.		A control device will link all of the other components together. This can be wired or wireless and can be powered by mains, but it should be backed up by battery power.

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	For hotels or other types of residential settings, there are special doorbells that are extra loud. Some use flashing lights or vibrations to create additional alerts.		For hotels or other types of residential settings, there are special doorbells that are extra loud. Some use flashing lights or vibrations to create additional alerts.

−	The British Standards Institution has published ~~BS 5446-3:2015,~~ a national standard on smoke alarm systems for people with hearing loss. These systems include the following alerts to indicate when smoke or fire are detected:	+	The British Standards Institution has published a national standard on smoke alarm systems for people with hearing loss. These systems include the following alerts to indicate when smoke or fire are detected:

	* a self-contained alarm;		* a self-contained alarm;

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	For hotels or other types of residential settings, there are special doorbells that are extra loud. Some use flashing lights or vibrations to create additional alerts.		For hotels or other types of residential settings, there are special doorbells that are extra loud. Some use flashing lights or vibrations to create additional alerts.

−	~~In 2005, the~~ British Standards Institution published a national standard on smoke alarm systems for people with hearing loss. These systems include the following alerts to indicate when smoke or fire are detected:	+	The British Standards Institution has published BS 5446-3:2015, a national standard on smoke alarm systems for people with hearing loss. These systems include the following alerts to indicate when smoke or fire are detected:

	* a self-contained alarm;		* a self-contained alarm;

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= Introduction =

Hearing loss has an impact on more than 10 million people in the UK. Often called the invisible disability, people living with hearing loss may require changes to the built environment.

Because hearing loss alters the way people communicate and process information, this should be taken into consideration in facilities that support a significant number of people living with hearing loss. This could include healthcare facilities, assisted living or eldercare campuses, government buildings, transport hubs, shopping centres, restaurants or other places that may provide services to a varied population.

= Accommodating environments =

Sight lines are vital for people living with hearing loss. Whether lip reading (with or without hearing aids) or communicating through the use of sign language, people with hearing loss benefit when their views are unobstructed and can stand in close proximity to the other person.

Adequate lighting and quieter environments can be beneficial as well. For instance, soft furniture and carpeting make significant difference when it comes to managing background noise. However, mirrors can create glare and reflections that impede lip-reading or signing, and poor lighting can create shadows that make it difficult to see what other people are saying.

In many public places, hearing loops reduce interference caused by background noise. This is helpful for people who wear hearing aids that can be set to work with hearing loop systems. Signs will indicate locations where hearing loops are available.

For hotels or other types of residential settings, there are special doorbells that are extra loud. Some use flashing lights or vibrations to create additional alerts.

In 2005, the British Standards Institution published a national standard on smoke alarm systems for people with hearing loss. These systems include the following alerts to indicate when smoke or fire are detected:

* a self-contained alarm;
* a vibrating pad (this is the best way to alert you when you’re in bed);
* a flashing strobe; and
* a vibrating wireless pager.

A control device will link all of the other components together. This can be wired or wireless and can be powered by mains, but it should be backed up by battery power.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* Access and inclusion in the built environment: policy and guidance.
* Accessible London.
* Changing lifestyles.
* Designing for disability.
* Equality Act.
* Essential principles, Creating an accessible and inclusive environment.
* Evacuating vulnerable and dependent people from buildings in an emergency FB 52.
* Inclusive design.
* Lifetime homes.
* Lifetime neighbourhoods.
* Older people.

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