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Overview

The Technology Access Program (TAP) conducts research into communication technologies and services for the benefit of the deaf and hard of hearing community. The program provides education to Gallaudet students through coursework and mentored research projects related to TAP’s research goals.

In the past, TAP has produced research leading to enhancements in video relay services, closed captioning, and emergency communications.

Projects

Active Projects

RERC on Technology for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Twenty-First Century Captioning Technology, Metrics and Usability (Captioning DRRP)

Past Projects

Project D2: Context-sensitive assessment of real-world listening situations via integrated smartphones and hearing aids

Project D3: Interactive learning environment for optimizing technology use

Project R1: Enhanced aural rehabilitation for cochlear implant users via telerehab technology

Project R2: User-driven customization of cochlear implant programming

Project R3: Validation of hearing aid fitting for infants and toddlers

Standards work and technical assistance

Project D1: Development of a model for a consumer-centric, technology-focused train-the-trainer program

Meet the Team

Christian Vogler

Professor

Claire Bernstein

Clinical Educator (Audiologist)

Norman Williams

Senior Research Engineer

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Technology Access Program

SLCC 1116

(202) 250-2795

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