Doven en slechthorenden hebben vaak moeite met het verstaan van spraak, vooral in groepsgesprekken. Zeker wanneer er sprake is van achtergrondruis of bij slechte akoestiek. Denk maar aan rumoerige restaurants, sociale bijeenkomsten, vergaderingen, etc. Hierdoor kan het moeilijk worden om...
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Aantal doven in Nederland
Hoeveel Nederlanders zijn doof of slechthorend? Het lijkt een simpele vraag. Toch is het lastig hier een exact antwoord op te geven. Als je de vraag intypt in een zoekmachine vind je al snel verschillende getallen, uiteenlopend van 800.000 tot...
Enter university like a pro: 5 tips for deaf and hard-of-hearing students
Starting university can be a very thrilling time in a young person’s life. Most students feel a sense of accomplishment getting into their dream university and are excited to start this new chapter in their life. But many are also...
Five common problems D/deaf and hard-of-hearing employees face at work … … and how to solve them!
According to studies, an average person spends about one-third of their lifetime at work. Therefore, it may not come as a surprise that one’s job can greatly effect their mood, relationships and overall lifestyle. For D/deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, navigating...
Kenneth Stunnenberg
"From this experience I have been able to understand the struggles that Deaf and Hard of Hearing people face, and it motivates me to work for a solution which can hopefully help to make the world more accessible in the future. I am glad that my work will hopefully add to the portfolio of products available for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities."