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Communication Access

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Ensuring communication access means every person is able to communicate and be communicated with fully and equally. Wherever communication is taking place, all parties must be able to participate--no matter what accommodation is needed to make that happen. 

What constitutes an accessible communication experience? What does it mean to ensure that communication access is provided? These and other related topics are open for discussion in the Communication Access group.

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Event

ALDAcon2024

ALDAcon is the annual convention of the Association of Late-Deafened Adults (ALDA). It is held in various cities around the country. ALDAcon provides an opportunity to learn about issues late-deafened individuals face, and the strategies that they have developed to overcome everyday challenges. ALDAcon provides a stress-free environment where all workshops, luncheons, and special events are made…

Webpages/Websites

#DidYouKnow: SignUp provides media accessibility for the signing Deaf community

Submitted by ICAAT Tech Forum on
SignUp is a free Google Chrome Extension that provides sign language interpretation on movies and TV shows on streaming platforms, including Disney+ and Netflix. While almost all the over 125 movies that have been translated to ASL (American Sign Language), BSL (British Sign Language) and/or ISL (Indian Sign Language) are for children, anyone visiting the SignUp website may request interpretation…

Discussion

Group Conversations: Who is speaking?

Submitted by ICAAT Tech Forum on
Conversations in group settings can be a challenge for individuals with hearing loss. Someone starts talking about a subject and at some point another person may ask a question or add information about that topic. Another person may ask a different question or introduce an entirely different topic. The discussions can change from topic to topic and back again. Oftentimes, people with hearing loss…

Discussion

Consumers lack information to access effective communication

Submitted by Mary Jarrett on
PR is needed to educate consumers about Assistive Listening Systems. The following was just posted on a forum I follow which is an example of story showing the needs of consumers: “I bought a pair of Resound Omnia hearing aids about 6 months ago.I would describe my hearing loss as between mild to moderate and dont wear them all he time.When I do wear them it is listening to a speaker in an…

Discussion

Interoperable Video Conferencing Services: How accessible are they?

Submitted by Neil Snyder on
Interoperable Video Conference Services (IVCS) use and offerings have exploded since the onset of the Corona Virus pandemic. Millions of individuals use these platforms to conduct work meetings, communicate with family and friends, access medical care and services, and to participate in private, civic, and public social, cultural, and societal events. However, for individuals with disabilities,…