GCM 740 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Accessibility For Ontarians With Disabilities Act, 2005, Hearing Loss

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Aoda accessibility for ontarians with disabilities act. Articulate what it"s like to experience hearing loss. Understand both canadian and international laws that govern accessible access. Interfacing with government agencies in an accessible manner. Understand the importance of wcag to design. Understand the importance of pdf/ua to delivery. Be aware of some of the compliance timelines and deadlines. Hearing loss affects 40% of adults in canada over 20. Hearing loss, or hearing impairment, happens when there is a problem with one or more parts of the ear or ears, the nerves coming from the ears, or the part of the brain that controls hearing. "impairment" means something is not working correctly or as well as it should. Someone who has hearing loss might be able to hear some sounds or nothing at all. People also may use the words deaf, deafness, or hard of hearing when they"re talking about hearing loss. A blind and deaf teen who"s defying the odds.

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