"Assistive Listening Devices"

What's Available in Richmond, Virginia

Note: Site has become dated but will be upgraded soon.

(This table-only page is linked to the basic ALD page which explains these devices in detail.)

DISCLAIMER: There is no medical advice on this page. If you use any ALD keep the volume as low as will fit your needs, do not use it for extensive periods, and consult your audiologist if you have any medical questions about using one.

A Caveat: Movie theaters and some churches are guilty of handing out these devices with dead batteries and/or unsanitary ear pieces. Check the on/off light before you go to your seat and treat these aids as "test" units, then buy your own. Cost of receivers alone is in the $100 or less category and of complete TV listening systems slightly under $200, depending on type and manufacturer.

For inclusion on this list E-mail to: Art Wiggins

"ALDs ABOUT TOWN"

LOCATIONS AROUND RICHMOND (Grade Ratings From A-good to E-bad are as perceived by the author. Not all have been visited so are unrated.)

FACILITY	TYPE/FREQ.	LOANERS?	BRAND	AS OF:
Southminster Pres.Church (A)	FM/72.9MHz	Yes	Williams	Checked weekly
Thtr. Virginia	IR/?	Yes	?	1 Aug.99
Landmark Thtr	IR/?	Yes-36	Williams	6 Aug 99
Carpenter Ctr(B)	IR/95KHz	Yes-24	?	28 Nov. 00
United Artists (Chesterfield)(A)	IR/?	Yes	Ultra-Phonics	9 March 06
House of Delegates (most rooms)	FM/72.(varies)	4/room	Williams	16 Aug 99
Trinity United Methodist	FM/72.?	6	TELEX	16 Aug 99
Willow Lawn Cinema	FM-tunable	Yes	Williams	CLOSED
River Road Baptist	FM/?	Yes	Williams	23 Aug 99
Seventh St. Christian	?	Yes	Williams	23 Aug 99
UNIVERSITY OF	RICHMOND	(see below)
Camp Concert Hall	IR/?	20	Sennheiser	25 Aug 99
Alice Jepson Thtr	IR/?	20	Sennheiser	25 Aug 99
Asbury United Methodist	FM/?	6	Williams	10 Sept 99
Stratford Hills United Methodist	Evaluating	(new system)
Commonwealth 20(B) (near Kohls, Brandermill)	IR/?			7 Sept. 2000
Carmike Cinema near Southern States in Chesterfield(B)	IR/?	Yes	Phonic Ear	14 Feb. 02
Westhamton Theater (B)	IR/?	Yes	Williams	25 April 01
New Chesterfield Juvenile and Domestic Ct. Bldg.	IR/?	Yes-see Deputy	?	15 May 01
Chesterfield Supervisors Hearing Room	IR/?	Yes-see Deputy	?	15 May 01

FACILITY	TYPE/FREQ.	LOANERS?	BRAND	AS OF:

ORGANIZATIONS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ADA.

After much thought it was decided to add this feature which will name venues which, in my opinion, are not in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as it applies to deaf and hard-of-hearing persons. If I am wrong I will apologize and remove the name from this list; however, my purpose is to improve such provisions throughout the Richmond area. New names will be added if they are brought to my attention.

1. Woody's Funeral Home, Huguenot Chapel.
2. United Artist's Theaters, Chesterfield Town Center. (They are partially in compliance; however, they make provisions in only two auditoriums, have uninformed personnel, and do not make devices readily available).

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Created 1 August 1999. Revised 1 June 08

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