2.5.2.b. Hearing Impairment

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are the two main types of hearing impairment?

   Hint

   Think about how severe the hearing loss is.

2. 2.

   Name one barrier that individuals with hearing impairments face.

   Hint

   What happens in an emergency without alarms?

3. 3.

   What does deafness refer to?

   • Total Hearing Loss
   • Partial Hearing Loss
   • Ability to Hear Well

   Hint

   Consider the meaning of complete absence of sound.

4. 4.

   True or False: Individuals who are hard of hearing can fully hear all sounds.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how communication might be impacted.

5. 5.

   Design a public building to accommodate individuals with hearing impairments. List at least five features that make the building accessible and explain why each feature is important.

   Hint

   Think about the daily needs of someone who cannot hear well.

6. 6.

   Critically analyze a public space in your area. Identify accessibility issues related to hearing impairments and propose specific engineering solutions.

   Hint

   Look around your environment and think about the needs of others.