Audio accessibility delivers sound directly to the listener.
Millions of Canadians live with hearing loss. Even with hearing aids, background noise and distance make it hard to follow conversations in public spaces.
That means missed information, reduced engagement, and barriers to participation.
Assistive listening systems connect your audio source to personal devices like hearing aids, cochlear implants, earbuds, or smartphones. The result is clearer sound and a more inclusive experience.
How it works
1. Capture: Audio connects to your existing microphones or AV system
2. Broadcast: Sound is transmitted using Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or Auracast
3. Connect: Users listen through their own devices or venue receivers
Technology options
- Auracast broadcast audio: Next-generation Bluetooth streaming to compatible hearing devices.
- Wi-Fi to Bluetooth streaming: Audio delivered through a smartphone app to personal devices
- Hybrid systems: Combines modern streaming with traditional hearing loop compatibility
Why it matters
This matters because it improves clarity in noisy environments and removes the barriers that prevent people from fully participating. It helps create inclusive, accessible spaces where employees and customers with hearing loss can engage confidently, while reducing communication challenges in real time across everyday interactions.
Backed by over 70 years of experience, Wavefront Centre brings community-informed insight, practical technology expertise from selection through implementation, and a trusted track record supporting organizations across Canada—while reinvesting revenue into programs that advance accessibility.
Benefits for Organizations
Meet Accessibility Requirements: Supporrt compliance with Canadian accessibility standards
Enhance Customer Experience: Clear communication leads to better service and engagement
Future-Ready Investment: Flexible systems that integrate with existing technology
Reach More People: Welcome a growing audience, including people with hearing loss and their networks
Where It’s Used
Education
Lectures, classrooms, and campus events where students can stream clear audio directly to their devices, even from the back of a large lecture hall.
Events and Entertainment
Concerts, festivals, theatres, and conferences where attendees can hear performances or speakers clearly without background noise getting in the way.
Transportation
Airports, transit stations, and terminals where announcements about departures, delays, or gate changes are delivered directly to a user’s device.
Public Services
Government offices, community centres, and healthcare reception areas where clear communication supports better access to information and services.
Customer Service Environments
Front desks, retail counters, and service points where staff and customers can communicate clearly during quick, everyday interactions.
Workplaces (Employers)
Meetings, training sessions, and day-to-day team communication where employees with hearing loss can fully participate, follow conversations clearly, and stay engaged.
Make Your Space More Accessible Today
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