Stand up for inclusion!

Persons with hearing disabilities face numerous challenges in their daily lives, from inaccessible meetings and buildings to limited access to vital services. It's time to bridge this gap.

Key challenges include:

1. Information gap:

   Only 22% of hearing aid recipients are informed about hearing aid accessories by their healthcare providers.

2. Inaccessible meetings:

   Most meetings lack necessary accommodations, excluding persons with hearing disabilities.

3. Inaccessible media:

   TV news bulletins often lack captions, leaving viewers without equal access to information.

4. Physical barriers:

   Buildings frequently lack accessibility features.

5. Diagnostic challenges:

   No clear criteria exist for determining hearing disabilities.

6. Limited rehabilitation services:

   Aural and vocational rehabilitation services are scarce for adults with hearing disabilities.

7. Global disparity

   Less than 15% of those needing hearing aids have access to them.

Possible solutions may include:

1. Healthcare provider education

2. Accessible meeting spaces

3. Captioned media

4. Inclusive building design

5. Standardized diagnostic criteria

6. Expanded rehabilitation services

7. Increased access to affordable hearing aids

   
   

Call to action

Join us in advocating for:

1. Inclusive communication

2. Accessible infrastructure

3. Equal access to services

4. Affordable assistive technologies

Together, we can create a more inclusive society!