D/deaf people are faced with barriers difficult to overcome without technology or support needed to understand language and communication. This is a table of assistive support specifically available to people with hearing loss. Click on the links for further information.
| Support needed | Solution or assistive technology available |
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To hear speech, sounds or music.
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Hearing aids, cochlear implants, radio aids, personal listening devices, digital streamers. |
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To understand live spoken communication and language (in meetings, lectures, classes, seminars, tutorials, etc)
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Sign language interpreter, speech to text reporter (STTR), notetaker, lipspeaker |
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To understand speech in audio visual media - television, cinema, film, Youtube/Vimeo
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Subtitles, closed captions |
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To understand written communication: this blog looks into why many D/deaf people find this difficult.
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Specialist advice and support |
Disability and Equality Law by 
Inclusive Technology Enhanced Learning by 
Disabled Students in Welsh Higher Education by 
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