As many audiologists and other communication health professionals seek to provide virtual care to their patients and clients, accessibility of these services is an important consideration. Telehealth services provided to people who are hard of hearing must address the listening environment, communication skills, and aim to be family-centered. The use of appropriate assistive technology and captioning are also vital in order to achieve the best possible outcomes and any additional accessibility considerations will be based on individual needs. SAC has compiled some audiology focused resources to assist you in providing accessible telepractice services:
- Telehealth & Accessibility for People living with Hearing Loss (updated April 24, 2020)
- Alternative Delivery: Ensuring Accessibility for People who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing
- Listening to Electronic Devices with Hearing Technologies
- Whole-Screen Capture Programs
