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Volume 22:8 August 2022
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Assistive Technology for Hearing Impaired Population:
Investigating the Knowledge of Special Educators

Keerthiga. S. & Dr. Satish Kumaraswamy

Abstract

The present study investigates the knowledge on Assistive Listening Device among Special Education teachers, who work specially with hearing impaired population. A total of 35 special educators participated. A questionnaire was developed and distributed. Findings indicated that special educators have a working knowledge of assistive listening devices. No discernible difference was seen when comparing the findings between the year of work exposure and the knowledge on Assistive listening device. The study concludes that special education teachers who work with hearing impaired groups are knowledgeable about assistive listening devices, but they are less accurate in domains and tactile aids.

Introduction

The term "hard of hearing" describes hearing loss that can be mild to severe. They can communicate through verbally and can benefit from cochlear implants, hearing aids, and other assistive technology. Experiencing profound hearing loss, often use sign language for communication. More than 5% of people worldwide require rehabilitation for their "disabling" hearing loss (432 million adults and 34 million children). Over 700 million people, or one in ten people, are predicted to have a hearing loss that is incapacitating by the year 2050.

Assistive device or assistive technology helps a person with hearing loss, voice, speech, or language disorder to communicate. With this technology, a person who has trouble in communicating can hear and understand conversations better or communicate their ideas more easily. The advancement of these technologies makes more accessible, allowing people to communicate more meaningfully and participate more fully in communication on their daily lives.

Assistive Listening Devices are various types of amplification devices designed to improve communication for people who are deaf or hard of hearing and to ensure optimal communication when individual hearing instruments are insufficient. In comparison to analogue ALD systems, digital wireless technology for hearing instruments promotes new ALDs and improvements to existing devices.

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Keerthiga. S.
Postgraduate Student
Dr. MV Shetty College of Speech and Hearing
Mangaluru, Karnataka 575013
akshyakeerthi000@gmail.com

Dr. Satish Kumaraswamy
Professor & Principal
Dr. MV Shetty College of Speech and Hearing
Mangaluru, Karnataka 575013
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