hearing-impaired
Having reduced audition
Hearing-impaired describes someone with reduced or absent hearing ability.
The term emerged as a polite alternative to *deaf*, though many in the Deaf community now prefer *deaf* or *hard of hearing* as more direct: The museum offers tours for hearing-impaired visitors.
Often used in official or institutional contexts.
Hearing disorder specialist
- audiogramHearing ability chart
- audiometryEvaluation of hearing ability
- conductiveAllows energy transfer
- tinnitusPerceived phantom ear sounds
otologist · decibel · hertz · noise-induced · cochlea · eardrum · otoscope · earmold
Manual visual communication system
- BSLBritish sign language
- fingerspellingLetter-by-letter hand alphabet
- gesturesExpressive body movements
- interpreterOne who conveys meaning between languages
Three-letter abbreviation, multiple meanings
- accessibilityEase of approach
- accommodationShelter or housing provided
- inclusionBeing made part
- discriminationUnjust differential treatment
barriers · awareness · education · employment · CART · legislation
Adding text to media
- lip-readingInterpreting speech visually
- telecoilMagnetic receiver in hearing aids
- TTYText-based telephone terminal
- speech-to-textAudio-to-written conversion technology
Hearing offspring of deaf
- mainstreamDominant cultural current
- inclusionBeing made part
- self-advocacyPromoting one's own interests
- representationDepiction or likeness
accessibility · accommodation · disclosure · spectrum · mild · moderate · severe · profound
Interpreting speech visually
- articulationClear vocal expression
- oralismSpeech-emphasis in deaf education
- pronunciationManner of speaking words
- clarityState of being understandable
enunciation · receptive · expressive · one-on-one · accommodation · patience · repetition
audiologist
Hearing disorder specialist
- audiogramHearing ability chart
- audiometryEvaluation of hearing ability
- conductiveAllows energy transfer
tinnitus · otologist · decibel · hertz · noise-induced · cochlea · eardrum · otoscope · earmold · threshold
ASL
Manual visual communication system
- BSLBritish sign language
- fingerspellingLetter-by-letter hand alphabet
- gesturesExpressive body movements
ADA
Three-letter abbreviation, multiple meanings
- accessibilityEase of approach
- accommodationShelter or housing provided
- inclusionBeing made part
discrimination · barriers · awareness · education · employment · CART · legislation
captioning
Adding text to media
- lip-readingInterpreting speech visually
- telecoilMagnetic receiver in hearing aids
- TTYText-based telephone terminal
CODA
Hearing offspring of deaf
- mainstreamDominant cultural current
- inclusionBeing made part
- self-advocacyPromoting one's own interests
representation · accessibility · accommodation · disclosure · spectrum · mild · moderate · severe · profound · bilateral
lip-reading
Interpreting speech visually
- articulationClear vocal expression
- oralismSpeech-emphasis in deaf education
- pronunciationManner of speaking words
clarity · enunciation · receptive · expressive · one-on-one · accommodation · patience · repetition