This video explores the early life of Alexander Graham Bell, from his upbringing in Scotland to his passion for helping those with hearing impairments. Learn how Bell’s family background in speech and communication influenced his...

BalletNext's search for innovation led the New York City-based company and its Artistic Director Michele Wiles to a first-of-its-kind production, a ballet called "Follin."



"Follin" is a performance that...

Siemens has developed a new generation of hearing devices that use digital technology to enhance speech comprehension and filter out background noise. These wireless hearing aids can communicate with each other, allowing for automatic...

The market for hearing aids is rapidly evolving, with new applications and gadgets being developed to cater not only to the hard of hearing but also to those looking to enhance their personal audio experience. Innovations such as...

This video discusses hearing and visual disabilities, highlighting various tools and symbols that aid accessibility for individuals with these impairments. It explains that hearing loss can vary in degree and may be mitigated with...

If you're not hearing impaired, you may wonder what it's like to wear a cochlear implant—what does it actually sound like? Unlike what you may think, cochlear implants don't generate sound like a hearing aid would. Instead, they actually...

London's police service is revolutionizing communication for the deaf and those with hearing deficiencies by implementing an innovative text phone system in their control centers. This system, developed by Damavo UK, eliminates the need...

Journey into the world of silence to understand our dependency on sound in daily life and the disorienting effects of true quiet. Explore the challenges faced by hearing-impaired individuals and witness the transformative power of...

The fanfare of the circus reaches an entire new level with Circus of The Senses! Created 20 years ago in an effort to provide an amazing, fun experience for everyone, Circus of The Senses caters to those who are visually, cognitively and...

Duke University neuroscientist Jennifer Groh discusses the vital feature of “neuroplasticity” that accounts for how our brains are continually adapting to the world around us, highlighting how the hearing impaired develop the use of a...

How Universal Design / Barrier Free Design / Accessible Design Can Benefit Everyone. Special thank you to Quadrangle & Human Spaceef='http://www.quadrangle.ca/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Space jaranspace.ca/'...

Happy Deaf Awareness Week! Yes, you heard that right. There is a full week dedicated to promoting and celebrating those who are Deaf and hard of hearing, their language and culture. This is celebrated by special gatherings like Silent...

Is it difficult for babies with hearing loss to communicate and learn? How can people tell if babies can't hear? What is a cochlear implant? <br/>
Cochlear Implants, Part 1

These sensory soccer ideas are a great way to teach adapted soccer activities to include our special needs athletes. Perfect for visually impaired participants!

If you're a person with visual or hearing impairment, then this lesson is for you! Here you'll learn to access and change your accessibility settings to really make your iPad fit your personal needs.

Özgür Akas is Head of Mathematics Department at Robert College, Istanbul, Turkey.

Recognized globally for her pioneering work in innovation and educational technology, Özgür Akas has 27 years of experience in education as a...

These nine Communication Barriers make us less effective when we're trying to understand other people. This video offers tips for identifying these barriers to effective communication and offers ways to improve your communication skills....

Spider eyes - jumping wise, kirigami graphene, design for the blind, and coming up for landing! It's 4 Awesome Discoveries you probably didn't hear about!



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