Improving Accessibility in Public Spaces for Individuals with Hearing Loss (A Field-Based Study)

International Journal of Humanities and Social Science

© 2024 by SSRG - IJHSS Journal

Volume 11 Issue 5

Year of Publication : 2024

Authors : Abhinav Raj

10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V11I5P109

How to Cite?

Abhinav Raj, "Improving Accessibility in Public Spaces for Individuals with Hearing Loss (A Field-Based Study)," SSRG International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, vol. 11,  no. 5, pp. 62-69, 2024. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V11I5P109

Abstract:

Accessibility to public spaces is a fundamental aspect of social inclusion and equality. Individuals with hearing disability are significantly impacted when it comes to public spaces, and common issues include a lack of visual information systems, ineffective emergency communication, and insufficient training of public service personnel in sign language, which can impact their level of involvement in societal, financial, and cultural pursuits. In the present study, a sample of 31 respondents with hearing disability was selected via purposive sampling to complete a Google Form Survey. Findings from the research reveal no notable disparity across genders in accessibility perception. Among people reporting different levels of hearing loss, there is a significant deviation in their accessibility perception. Even across ages, there was no significant variation in the perception of accessibility. These findings imply that within the respondents, the level of hearing loss was a contributing factor to their different perceptions. However, the same cannot be said for other variables.

Keywords:

Hearing Disability, Accessibility, Public Spaces, Hearing Loss, Perception.

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