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Hearing

This refers to Deaf and Hard of Hearing needs - mainly making sure that audio is not the only format for sharing content. Access needs include transcripts, closed captions, and descriptions of audio.

Write instructions that don't rely on just one characteristic

Example of accessible and inaccessible instructions
Content
Writing
Visual
Hearing
Cognitive

Provide ASL interpretation of video

A speaker on TV with an ASL interpreter
Content
Multimedia
Hearing
Level AAA
Manual Test

Provide media alternatives of video

Example of a video with colorful shapes and a text description below
Content
Multimedia
Hearing
Visual
Level A

Provide captions

2 characters talking with captions underneath
Content
Multimedia
Hearing
Level A
Level AA

Get rid of background noise in audio

Audio with and without background noise
Content
Multimedia
Hearing
Level AAA
Manual Test

Provide audio transcripts

Character listening to podcast with an audio transcript
Content
Multimedia
Hearing
Level A
Level AAA