When Playing sport, Communication is the biggest barrier faced by deaf and hard of hearing Australians.
Our eyes are important to participation awareness and successfully enjoying and achieving your sport goals.
Before visual technology, in various sports such as athletics swimming and football – how did deaf and hard of hearing people know when to start or stop?
Hand waving, touch and flags were used to signal start or stop or information or to share decisions
Nowadays…..visual technology, Such as flashing lights is available to create a more equal sport pathway for all deaf or hard of hearing persons.
In the future, vibrating devices on the wrist maybe next Sport access options.
2005 Deaflympic Games, Melbourne flashing light device
2023 flashing light device