From the RNID web-site:
The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is not accessible for people who are deaf and hard of hearing, charity RNID has revealed today (28 August 2009), after undercover 'mystery shopper' research.
The largest charity working in the UK with hearing loss and hearing health found that only 20% of surveyed show venues in Edinburgh provided induction loops for audiences. Induction loop equipment, which amplifies speech over background noise, is essential to help hearing aid users access information about the shows and fully enjoy the performances.
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