Government documents
NWS Weather Safety for People Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
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The National Weather Service's guidance on receiving weather warnings without relying on sound. It explains weather-alert radios that pair with bed shakers, strobe lights, and text displays so that alerts can reach people who are deaf or hard of hearing, including at night, and includes an explainer in American Sign Language and English. Learn more here .
Government documents
NWS Weather Safety for People Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Submitted by ICAAT Tech Forum on
The National Weather Service's guidance on receiving weather warnings without relying on sound. It explains weather-alert radios that pair with bed shakers, strobe lights, and text displays so that alerts can reach people who are deaf or hard of hearing, including at night, and includes an explainer in American Sign Language and English. Learn more here .
Event
LEAD Conference 2026
The Kennedy Center's Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability (LEAD) Conference meets in Philadelphia August 11–14. LEAD is the primary national conference for arts and cultural accessibility professionals, organized by the Kennedy Center's Access/VSA International Network. Attendees include accessibility managers and ADA coordinators from museums, theaters, performing arts centers, parks, zoos,…
User Stories
Finding Out Last: A Deaf Traveler's Experience on 9/11
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Articles/Blog posts
CNET: Here's How to Make Your TV Sound Better (for Free)
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A consumer guide covering practical, no-cost options for improving TV audio clarity. The article walks through built-in TV settings that can help, including sound modes designed to enhance dialogue (often labeled Clear Voice, Speech Mode, or Speech Boost), dialog enhancer features, equalizer adjustments, and automatic volume control to reduce the gap between loud and quiet moments. The piece also…
Event
AG Bell Global Listening and Spoken Language Symposium 2026
Organized by the Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, this symposium focuses on listening and spoken language approaches for children and adults with hearing loss. Sessions are geared toward LSL professionals, audiologists, educators, and families of children with hearing loss, with NIH-funded keynote presentations. Live captioning is provided in multiple languages.…
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Audio Engineering Society (AES) Europe 2026 Convention
The 160th convention of the Audio Engineering Society brings together audio professionals, researchers, and academics for technical sessions, workshops, and masterclasses focused on advances in audio technology and engineering. Two sessions are of particular relevance to hearing access and hearing loss. A workshop presented by researcher Trevor Cox examines how audio engineering practices can be…
Event
U.S. Access Board Webinar: Requirements for Accessible Pedestrian Signals in PROWAG
When pedestrians approach an intersection, they have access to a range of visual information including traffic lights, walk signals, and stop or yield signs that signals how vehicles and pedestrians are expected to behave at the crossing. For pedestrians who are blind or have low vision, however, that information is often not usable. This webinar covers the requirements for accessible pedestrian…
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Webinar on Accessibility Standards for Outdoor Developed Areas
This free webinar, part of the Accessibility Online series, focuses on accessibility requirements for outdoor developed areas such as campsites, picnic areas, and scenic viewpoints. The session will go over how the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards apply in outdoor settings and shares practical examples from federal land management, including real-world design and implementation…
