Around 12 million people in the UK are D/deaf or have hearing loss. There is a range of assistive technology that can help individuals manage their hearing loss and remove potential barriers to full participation in education, work, and leisure activities.
Explore the range of resources we have available to help people with hearing loss.
Free Resources
Hearing loss and computing factsheet
Our factsheet gives an overview about how computers, tablets and smartphones can be used to enhance listening for people with some degree of hearing loss.
9 apps to help people who are D/deaf or have hearing loss
Here's our selection of the latest tech options available for communication, leisure and education for people who have hearing loss.
My Computer My Way hearing guides
My Computer My Way is our free guide to how to adjust your computer or mobile device. For example, how to adjust audio and enable visual alerts.
Hearing assistive technology
AbilityNet, Lloyds Bank, Signly, Microsoft and the RNID discussed how technology can help make the world more accessible to people who are Deaf or hard of hearing.
Smartphone features for people with Hearing Loss
The latest smartphone features and adaptations that allow people with hearing loss to stay in control of their tech and achieve their goals online.
Ask for help from our Tech volunteers
Our Tech volunteers provide free IT support to older people and disabled people of any age. They can help you with all sorts of technology challenges.
Hearing loss in the workplace
Removing hearing barriers - training
Sign up for our Don't Disable Me training course to learn how tech can support people with hearing loss.
How to run accessible online meetings training
Ensure inclusion is at the heart of all your meetings, using Zoom, Microsoft Teams and other digital platforms.
Bespoke training for your organisation
Talk to our experts about bespoke training to suit your organisation, so we can help you understand how to work inclusively.