While hearing loops had been specified in the architect’s plans for renovations at three courthouses in Ontario, Canada, it was a detail that had been missed in the early stages of the planning and procurement process. Whether it’s a new development or a renovation, adding hearing...
Contacta Hearing Loops Provide Hearing Access at the COP28 The COP28 UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai had 85,000 participants including more than 150 Heads of State and Government. While meeting to take the first ‘global stock take’ of the world’s efforts to address climate change,...
Where Style Meets Function The Aston Martin Experience is an iconic experience center and home of the legendary Formula One racing. The center welcomes automotive enthusiasts from around the world. With a high demand for clear and seamless communication in a luxurious yet bustling environment, Aston...
The Służewiec Horse Racing Track in Warsaw, Poland has been equipped with Contacta’s STS-K001 window intercom systems by FES to enhance communication, safety and inclusivity. As Poland’s most well-known racetrack, this venue is a major attraction at the Polish Capital. It consists of two tracks, three grandstands, and...
Windsor International Airport (YQG), located in Windsor, Ontario, has served the city and surrounding areas since 1928. Initially a small airfield, it has grown over the years to offer both domestic and international flights. Its strategic location near the Canada-U.S. border makes YQG a key...
The National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion, located in New Franken, Wisconsin is known for its beautiful chapel, home to the oldest Marian shrine in the United States. The shrine was founded in 1850 and attracts thousands of visitors each year due to its...
In December 2024, Winnipeg Airport hosted a successful demonstration of its newly installed hearing loop systems deployed across the terminal. Members of the mYWG Accessibility Committee and key stakeholders had the chance to experience the new technology and were impressed by the sound clarity for...
Peterborough is a Canadian city located in Ontario. The city provides a regional hub for business, culture, and public services. Peterborough offers a supportive environment to the local community and surrounding areas. Having a regional population of 120,000 residents, the City of Peterborough management explored...
The Springfield Grocery Outlet is a grocery store in Oregon run by husband-and-wife Tom and Tracy Hogan. The wife, Tracy, has recent bilateral hearing loss and is 6+ months into wearing hearing aids for the first time in her life. Being fairly new to the hearing...
Theatre Row is a cluster of 6 performance theaters in New York City's theater district. These theaters host a variety of plays, musicals, and performances. Every theater goer should be able to clearly hear what’s being said on the stage from any seat in the room....
St. Faustina Parish in Pardeeville, WI has recently had a hearing loop installed in their church. This loop has had such a positive impact, considering most of the attendees, or parishioners, are elderly and deal with some degree of hearing difficulties. The receivers are put...
The Hearing Assistive Technology Group has installed our one-to-one counter loop kit at the Grimsby Public Library, becoming the first library in the Niagara region to do so. The project was initiated by Gordana Mosher, the accessibility projects and communications manager at the Canadian Hard...
The Cedarburg Performing Arts Center in Cedarburg, WI is host to numerous performances such as music, comedy, and dance. The entertainment is endless at this theater, acting as a typical high school auditorium during the day, and a show venue on selected dates. The mission...
The Welland McMaster Health Team is a team of Interdisciplinary Health Care Professionals and affiliated Family Physicians who provide primary care to over 17,000 patients of the Niagara Region. One of their missions is to foster a patient-centered experience. Their reputation is built on their...
Commitment to Safety Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort in Jackson, CA, provides entertainment through casino games, hotel lodging, an RV park, dining services, concerts, weddings, and more. On top of their commitment to fun, is their commitment to the health and safety of employees and guests. With the...
When the congregation of High Street Church in Cambridgeshire outgrew the 19th Century chapel, members decided to rebuild a larger church in 2008, entirely by themselves. Nestled in the town of Isleworth, The Ark Church, an impressive 23,680-sq-foot building. It is made from green oak wood,...
The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida welcomes more than 1.7 million people every year who come to enjoy America’s history of space exploration. Like any attraction with a high number of visitors, it was vital for the Center to keep people moving efficiently through...
IMAX theatres are a key attraction for visitors to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. With 3D stereoscopic film technology and a superior sound system, they offer an immersive cinema experience. The two theatres run back-to-back shows for more than 1.7 million visitors each...
Founded in 2017, Welford Healthcare is a collection of 4 boutique care homes across the UK, providing quality care for vulnerable adults. In each of their care homes Welford Healthcare offer Residential Care, Nursing Care and Respite Care which they ensure is in a safe...
The Nike distribution center in Laakdal, Belgium, is one of the largest distribution centres in Europe, and the logistical hub of Nike EMEA, home to all logistical activities coordinated between 700 factories and 25,000 customers. During a large expansion of this facility in 2019, Nike...
Bozsik Aréna is a multi-purpose stadium located in Budapest, Hungary. Construction of the stadium started in 2019 and completed in 2021. The new arena is a UEFA IV category football stadium used for national and international football matches as well as being the home of...
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is an elevated rail and subway system that serves 48 stations along six routes on 112 miles of lines in the San Francisco Bay Area in California. With an average of more than 124 million passengers a year, BART is the...
Calvary Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan is a ‘Megachurch’ with a congregation of more than 4,000. It underwent a $25 million expansion in 2014, adding 300 seats to its capacity. As part of the redevelopment, one of our main US dealers installed a large phased-array loop...
Founded in 1960, BC Ferries is the largest passenger ferry line in North America, and second-largest in the world. Transporting over 20 million passengers a year, BC Ferries provides all major passenger and vehicle services for the coastal and island communities of British Columbia. With...
International Currency Exchange (ICE) is a leading global foreign currency exchange company with headquarters in Central London, operating in excess of 350 bureau de change stores worldwide with over 1500 employees. ICE has key branch locations within airports, railway stations and a significant presence throughout...
Based in Australia, the CEDIA Awards celebrate the many ways technology enhances the home. Sydney-based residential installation company Smart Home Solutions were recently awarded APAC region’s Best Innovative System or Solution, for their work on a residential project that required a solution to integrate hearing...
Barclays plc is a British financial services company and multinational investment bank. Since its establishment in 1690 Barclays has grown to over 4,750 branches in 55 countries, with 1,600 of these located in the UK. They are sponsors of the UK’s football Premier League, the...
Wembley Stadium, located in North London, is the national football stadium of the England teams and home of the FA headquarters. With 90,000 seating capacity, Wembley is the largest football stadium in the UK and the second-largest stadium in Europe. The venue is host to...
Accessibility was a keyword in the development of the new Statue of Liberty Museum on Liberty Island in New York in 2018/19. Central to that was a comprehensive assistive listening system from Contacta to give visitors with hearing loss the best possible experience of the new...
Contacta installed its first hearing loops for a number of Tesco stores in London in readiness for the London Paralympics back in 2012. This helped selected stores to deliver a great service experience for their customers with hearing loss. Tesco knew this would be a valuable...
