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Abstract

The statement of positive technology engagement for diversity occurs in Kožuh (2014) examination of technological experiences provides a striking example on how the deaf community are leading innovators in participating within new technological advancements identifying the socio-cultural positives within facilitating communication through the likes of digital automation and telecommunication. The following analysis is contextualised by socio-historical qualitative studies supported by secondary phenological research looking at the historical factors and issues within deaf culture that have contributed to the push of digital support. This research found that deaf people are dissent in withstanding further support from outsiders surrounding the deaf community, with recent movements like the British Sign Language Bill (2022) imposed by the British Deaf Association (BDA) in participation with the current parliament to withstand a new law. Focusing on the exploration of necessitating societal transition into a technology reliant community within the deaf world through the contribution of convergence technologies functioning as a communicator within various environments such as educational settings, workplaces and family occasions. This dissertation incorporates the perceived societal feedback through the use of data provided by the Conference on Education and Technology report (2020) to intensify personal empirical research providing evidence for Diffusion of Innovation theory proposed by Rogers and the McQuail’s Communication theory. The incorporation of the following data expands on existing ideas of real engagement and progress of communication assistance whilst determining the implications of fetishization of deafness for social cultural engagement from hearing people. Whilst technology is considered an example of creating an apathetic reliant society upon hearing people, this dissertation will consider fundamental significance of technology practises throughout the involvement of deaf people. The intention of creating a wider, institutionalised society supporting advanced accessibility between the deaf and hearing limits any further implemented communication barriers, suggesting a more progressive society with credit to digital relevancy.

Course: Media and Digital Practice - BA - C2733S

Date Deposited: 2022-08-08

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