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Everyday challenges and solutions for individuals aging with deafness.

Shraddha A Shende¹, Lyndsie M Koon², Jenny L Singleton³

¹Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois, United States.

Innovation in Aging

|September 3, 2025

Summary

Older Deaf adults face daily challenges with technology and accessibility. Solutions involve improving accessible technology and communication, with community involvement crucial for effective design.

Keywords:

aging with disability barriers deaf deafness everyday activities

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Gerontology
Accessibility Studies
Linguistics

Background:

Approximately 11 million Americans are Deaf and use American Sign Language (ASL).
Little is known about the daily challenges and solutions for aging individuals with long-term deafness.
This study focuses on the unique experiences of older Deaf adults.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the everyday challenges faced by older adults who are Deaf and use ASL.
To identify the solutions and coping mechanisms employed by this population.
To inform the development of accessible technologies and communication strategies.

Main Methods:

A community-engaged research approach was utilized.
Sixty older ASL users who self-identified as Deaf participated.
Semi-structured interviews were conducted in ASL, covering six categories of daily activities.

Main Results:

Older Deaf adults reported significant challenges with unreliable technology and accessibility barriers in daily life.
Common issues included auditory-only alerts and lack of ASL interpreters in healthcare settings.
Participants reported solutions such as relying on family, self-advocacy, and utilizing personal devices.

Conclusions:

Improving technology reliability and accessibility is key to mitigating challenges for older Deaf adults.
Enhancing communication accessibility in public and private settings is essential.
Involving the Deaf community in needs assessment and design is critical for developing effective technological solutions.