Wavefront Centre expands access to Audio Accessibility solutions
Wavefront Centre is making live performances more accessible than ever with Bettear, a cutting-edge audio solution now available at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Metro Theatre Vancouver, and Grimsby Public Library.
Enjoy crystal-clear audio at venues like Deer Lake Park, thanks to Wavefront Centre and Shadbolt Centre for the Arts bringing Bettear to live performances.
At Wavefront Centre, we are committed to breaking down barriers to accessibility and ensuring that everyone can fully experience arts, culture and live performance.
With the installation of Bettear, audiences who are Hard of Hearing can now experience live performances with crystal-clear sound streamed directly to their personal devices.
This cutting-edge technology utilizes Wi-Fi and Bluetooth—and with the upcoming release of Auracast™, it is set to revolutionize audio accessibility by delivering seamless, high-quality sound without the need for additional equipment.
Bettear integrates effortlessly with smartphones, Bluetooth-enabled hearing aids, cochlear implants, and headphones, creating a more inclusive and immersive listening experience for all.
How Does It Work?
Connect to the Wi-Fi (either the venue’s or your own).
Download and open the Bettear app (available on all major app stores).
Follow the simple on-screen instructions to stream audio directly to your device.
By championing innovative audio accessibility solutions like Bettear, Wavefront Centre is transforming the way we experience arts and culture—ensuring that everyone can fully immerse themselves, so that every note, every word, and every shared moment should be yours to enjoy, creating lasting memories that bring us closer together.
“Wavefront Centre introduced us to audio accessibility. Having Bettear available provided a high-quality sound experience for program attendees with hearing loss using cochlear implants or hearing aids. People who have used Bettear have shared their appreciation, and they keep coming back for more presentations.” — Ryan Waldron, Deputy CEO, Grimsby Public Library.
Join us at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Metro Theatre Vancouver, Grimsby Public Libraryand many other venues across Canada to experience Bettear for yourself—you’ll hear the difference!
Your donation to Wavefront Centre helps provide essential services, advocate for accessibility, and improve the lives of individuals who are Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, or face communication challenges.
Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility is committed to create a barrier-free environment for our staff, clients and visitors. We acknowledge that our work takes place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility is the operating name for Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, a registered charitable organization. Charitable Registration Number #108200098RR0001
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