May 2020 – Hearing Month Campaign

Making Virtual Meetings More Accessible

This year for May month the Canadian Academy of Audiology is highlighting the top 10 ways to make virtual meetings accessible to those with hearing loss.

As the world is shifting towards a more virtual workforce, it is important to be aware that virtual meetings can present additional listening demands and challenges. This is especially true for people living with hearing loss. Did you know that at least one in five people attending your next meeting have some degree of hearing loss? Understanding potential listening barriers and identifying how to effectively maximize communication is the key to holding a successful virtual meeting.

CAA has created an article on top ways to improve hearing access in virtual meetings, a poster that can be printed out and an animated video all of which you can use and share.

Article: Ten Ways to Improve Hearing Access During Your Next Virtual Meeting by Janine Verge, Dana Song, and Anne Griffin

As the world is shifting towards a more virtual workforce, it is important to be aware that virtual meetings can present additional listening demands and challenges. This is especially true for people living with hearing loss. Did you know that at least one in five people attending your next meeting have some degree of hearing loss?¹ Understanding potential listening barriers and identifying how to effectively maximize communication is the key to holding a successful virtual meeting. Read the full article.

 

CAA Virtual Meetings Poster May 2020

Print this poster to promote the top 10 ways to make virtual meetings accessible to those with hearing loss.

Imprimez cette affiche pour promouvoir 10 façons d’améliorer l’accessibilité auditive lors des réunions virtuelles

 

Watch the animated video and please share it.

Share using https://youtu.be/te7wSJFNW9g

Shareable link in French  https://youtu.be/Cw228JnvdUE

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