New Hearing Technology Expands Access During Audiology Awareness Month
Published on October 09, 2025
County Unveils Upgrades to Support Residents with Hearing Loss
In observance of National Audiology Awareness Month this October, the Morris County Department of Human Services and its Office of Temporary Assistance (OTA) unveiled new technology upgrades to improve communications across county facilities for people with hearing loss.
Morris County has installed new hearing loop systems in multiple public facilities, including the OTA office in Morris Township, the Human Services conference room in Parsippany-Troy Hills Township and the Morris County Library meeting room in Hanover Township. Human Services also acquired portable assistive listening devices for staff conducting community outreach and fieldwork to improve communication access during off-site meetings and home visits.
“These new hearing loop systems are the latest effort by Morris County to continue improving access for all residents to our many public services and extensive facilities. People with hearing loss may better interact with our Human Services staff, as well as enjoy the wealth of activities that have established our Morris County Library as a premier resource,” said Commissioner Christine Myers, liaison to the Department of Human Services.
Hearing loop systems transmit sound directly to hearing aids and cochlear implants equipped with telecoils, improving clarity and reducing background noise during meetings and public interactions. Funding for the upgrades was supported by a grant through the New Jersey Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing under its Open Communications Grant program.
“With this grant we’re taking meaningful steps to ensure that individuals who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, or deaf-blind can fully participate in public life and access the support they need,” said Kasey Errico, director of the Morris County Human Services Department.
These enhancements build on Morris County’s ongoing commitment to remove barriers and support residents with disabilities.
Last week, the Morris County Board of County Commissioners recognized October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month and last year, the board marked the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act by reaffirming its pledge to promote accessibility in all county operations.
To learn more about the services provided by the Morris County Department of Human Services, visit morriscountynj.gov/Departments/Human-Services.
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Photo: Hearing loop sign installed on the wall of a Morris County meeting room.