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Auditory

Auditory disabilities can range from mild to moderate hearing loss in one or both ears to substantial or complete loss of hearing in both ears. Auditory disabilities can be present at birth, and can also be acquired due to age, exposure to noise, and other illnesses.

Articles

A person wearing a hearing aid holds a smartphone while viewing a phone call captioning app. The image accompanies an article about InnoCaption, a service that provides real-time captions to help people who are deaf or hard of hearing communicate more effectively over the phone.
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InnoCaption: Making Phone Calls More Accessible for People with Hearing Loss

Ability Central explores how InnoCaption helps people who are deaf or hard of hearing stay connected through real-time phone call captions. Learn how the FCC-certified app combines automated and live captioning to make everyday conversations, healthcare calls, job interviews, and other important communications more accessible.

8 min read
A professional using a wheelchair works on a laptop at a desk while speaking with a colleague in an office setting. The image accompanies an article about Teach Access and efforts to prepare future professionals to create more accessible and inclusive technology with Ability Central's funding.
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Teach Access: Building the Future of Digital Accessibility

Ability Central explores how Teach Access is helping to close the accessibility skills gap by equipping students and educators with the knowledge needed to create more accessible technology. Learn how the organization is preparing the next generation of professionals to build a more inclusive digital world for people with disabilities.

11 min read

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