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hard-of-hearing

[hahrd-uhv-heer-ing] / ˈhɑrd əvˈhɪər ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
with reduced hearing
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Advocates argue that removing ASL interpreters denies deaf and hard-of-hearing Americans the ability to fully participate in civic life.

From Salon • Dec. 13, 2025

Meanwhile, she says, the displacement of subtitles, a key tool for language learners, immigrants, deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers and many others, raises concerns about accessibility.

From BBC • Aug. 14, 2025

Obviously, these creative decisions allow Deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers to more easily experience “Not Alone Anymore.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2025

This year’s edition features 44 short and feature-length films from 11 countries, all about or by Deaf or hard-of-hearing filmmakers, with each film screening in sign language with English subtitles.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 1, 2024

Molina was not accustomed to such hard-of-hearing people.

From His Excellency the Minister by Roberts, Henri




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