THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES ON THE CULTURAL RIGHTS OF D/DEAF AND HARD-OF-HEARING PEOPLE

Abstract

Digital technologies permeate almost all spheres of human lives in contemporary times, affecting a number of aspects of people’s lives. Such is the case with cultural rights as well, especially in the cases of certain groups. The paper is focused on the impact of digital technologies on these rights of d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing people. The theoretical framework of the paper defines the concepts of culture and general and specific cultural rights, as well as the labels of deaf, Deaf and hard-of-hearing. Then, an overview of relevant digital technologies is provided, with an evaluation of the impact they have on these cultural rights. Finally, possible strategies for improvement are broadly defined, and a conclusion is provided, summarizing the results of the research done.

Keywords

• assistive technologies
• cultural rights
• Deafness
• Deaf studies
• digital technologies