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New Survey Reveals Ongoing Communication Barriers for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing in Social, Medical, and Professional Settings
The majority of both Deaf participants and Hard-of-Hearing participants reported that communication barriers impacted their career decisions, limiting job opportunities and professional growth. The need to rely on regular assistance from hearing individuals in work-related communications remains a major obstacle for both groups, preventing them from fully participating or maximizing their potential in the workforce.
of Deaf and of Hard-of-Hearing individuals reported that communication challenges in healthcare settings have contributed to misunderstandings and delays in treatment. Alarmingly, of Deaf and of Hard-of-Hearing respondents also expressed serious concerns that communication barriers would prohibit them from contacting healthcare personnel in an emergency healthcare situation, highlighting a dire public safety concern.
Promisingly, new assistive technologies have been able to dramatically increase independence. The report found that before using new technology, only of Deaf individuals and of Hard-of-Hearing individuals reported being able to manage daily tasks independently with minimal assistance. Adoption of assistive technology nearly doubled rates of independence for both Deaf users and Hard-of-Hearing users . These significant improvements in self-sufficiency showcase the potential of assistive technology in empowering those who stand to benefit.
"Our survey highlights that even today, despite the apparent widespread availability of communications solutions, there is still an enormous amount of work that needs to be done to bridge these gaps," said Tomer Aharoni , CEO and co-founder of Nagish. "Developing these technologies is about more than just creating tools, it's about breaking down the barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying their independence, from maximizing their potential professionally, and from fully participating in everyday activities that many of us take for granted."
Additional findings in the report include:
The full report can be found here .
Nagish is an AI-powered platform that offers private, real-time speech-to-text and text-to-speech solutions for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing communities. By removing barriers to communication and adhering to the highest regulatory and privacy standards, Nagish is transforming how individuals connect in personal, professional, and public settings, enabling truly accessible communication for everyone. Nagish has offices in New York and Tel Aviv .
For more information, visit nagish.com .
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