The Epson PowerLite S11 and X12 include as one of their listed features closed caption display capability. The inclusion of this feature in the product description highlights the need for access to multimedia content for students who are deaf or have a hearing impairment. With 83% of students with a hearing impairment attending mainstream schools, equitable access to multimedia content is a necessity. As technology providers take greater interest in this arena of accessibility, the result can only be positive outcomes for these students.
The use of technologies that support accessible multimedia is a crucial component of Media Access Australia’s Classroom Access Project (CAP). The CAP is a model for improved access to multimedia content for students who are deaf or have a hearing impairment. A data projector, in conjunction with an Interactive Whiteboard, forms the means of displaying captioned multimedia content, which is best supported by augmented sound.
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