Assistive Listening Device Loan Program
Distance and noise are two factors that create difficult listening conditions. Assistive Listening Systems can minimize the impact of these two factors. These systems combine a transmitter placed near the desired sounds, which is wirelessly linked to a small receiver that you wear. This receiver, in turn, delivers those sounds directly into the amplification device in your ear(s).
The New Jersey Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing operates an Assistive Listening Device Loan Program. This program enables people with hearing loss, as well as community organizations, to borrow the devices on a trial basis from county libraries. Two types of systems are available: Personal FM Systems for use up to 150 feet, and Wide Area FM Systems for use in larger spaces. Both systems are portable and come with simple instructions. They readily connect to all types of hearing aids and cochlear implants, and also work with ear-buds or lightweight headsets.
Participating loan libraries are listed below:
Atlantic County Library
40 Farragut Ave.
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-2776 |
Montclair Public Library
50 South Fullerton Ave.
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 744-0500 |
Monmouth County Library:
Headquarters Branch
125 Symmes Drive
(732) 431-7220 |
Morris County Library
30 East Hanover Ave.
Whippany, NJ 07981
(973) 285-6979 |
Eastern Branch
1001 Route 35
Shrewsbury, NJ 07702-4398
1 (866) 941-8188 (Toll free)
(732) 683-8980
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Additional libraries will be offering the Assistive Listening Device Loan Program to their county’s residents in the near future. You may also go to your local library and request the equipment through the New Jersey Interlibrary Loan Service. When you arrive to pick up your system, you will receive training on how to use it. Loan period is limited subject to availability and individual library policy.
For further information please contact the NJ Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at 800-792-8339 V/TTY toll free in New Jersey.
