For the deaf to communicate in a hearing world, they often rely on technology. This study, completed by an interdisciplinary team for the Victorian Deaf Society in Melbourne, Australia, examines technology usage, availability, ease of use, and effectiveness. Additionally, technologies in use in other parts of world and other upcoming technologies were researched. Based off surveys, interviews, and a focus group, recommendations are provided suggesting technology improvements and upcoming technologies which could be used to improve communication for the deaf.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Seaboldt, Mariah Rose
• Cromartie, Josephine Burns
• Gaffey, Brian Edward

Subject

• Industry
• Health
• Well-Being
• Community

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-022812-225227

Keyword

• Self-help devices for people with disabilities
• People with disabilities--Services for

Advisor

• Selkow, Stanley M.

Year

• 2012

Center

• Melbourne, Australia Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• The Victorian Deaf Society

Date created

• 2012-02-28

Location

• Melbourne

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright