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Hearing-Impaired

Description:

The term "hearing-impaired" is used to describe individuals who have a partial or complete loss of hearing. It is often used as an umbrella term encompassing various degrees and types of hearing loss. While some prefer the term "deaf," "hearing-impaired" acknowledges the diverse range of hearing abilities within this community.

Examples:

As an adjective:

1. The school offers special programs for hearing-impaired students.
2. She uses a hearing-impaired phone that amplifies sounds for better communication.
3. He has dedicated his career to advocating for the rights of the hearing-impaired.

As a noun:

1. The hearing-impaired often face barriers in everyday communication.
2. She is a talented singer despite being hearing-impaired.
3. A sign-language interpreter assisted the hearing-impaired during the conference.

Possible Related Products:

• Hearing Amplifiers
• Hearing Aids
• Sign Language Books