Hearing Loops Demystified
Using a hearing induction loop is super convenient! There is no additional equipment that you need apart from your hearing aids and the built in telecoil.
Video Conferencing for Hearing Impaired Staff
Difficulties encountered in physical meetings are often amplified when meeting online. Software-based meetings, such as Zoom video conferencing, are particularly difficult for staff members who have hearing impairments.
However, there are practical measures that can help provide a more equitable and accessible work environment when online.
Guides
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Tips for Accessible Online Meetings
Meetings are easier if an agenda and papers are distributed beforehand.
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Live remote captioning
Live remote captioning is the most accurate way of transcribing spoken content.
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Auto-captioning and Transcription
Where live captioning isn't available, auto-captioning and live transcription can be useful.
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Paying for live remote captioning
The Employee Assistance Fund provides financial assistance to employees with a disability or their employer.
Related Information
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