Technology Use Among Adults Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing: A National Survey
| Autor: | Michella Maiorana-Basas, Claudia M. Pagliaro |
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| Rok vydání: | 2014 |
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Adolescent Demographics International studies Internet privacy Frequency of use Education Young Adult Speech and Hearing Surveys and Questionnaires Humans Hearing Loss Telecommunications device for the deaf Internet Computers business.industry Communication Middle Aged United States Preference Frequent use Persons With Hearing Impairments The Internet business Psychology Mobile device Cell Phone |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education. 19:400-410 |
| ISSN: | 1465-7325 1081-4159 |
| DOI: | 10.1093/deafed/enu005 |
| Popis: | As society becomes increasingly more dependent on technol-ogy, information regarding the use, preference, and accessibility of commonly used devices and services among individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) is crucial. Developing tech-nologies that are functional and appropriately accessible allows persons who are DHH to fully participate in society, education, and business while also providing opportunities for personal and professional advancement. Although a few international studies have addressed the technology use of individuals who are DHH, none exist that focus on the needs, preferences, and accessibility of current Internet- and mobile-based technologies. Consequently, a national survey was conducted in the United States to determine the preference, frequency of use, and acces-sibility of various technologies (hardware, software, websites) by adults who are DHH and living in the United States. Findings indicate frequent use of smartphones and personal computers, specifically for text-based communication and web surfing, and little use of Teletypewriter/Telecommunications Device for the Deaf. Website feature preferences include pictures and text, and captions over signed translations. Some results varied by demographics. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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