More than 48 million Americans alone are affected by some degree of hearing loss. Hearing loss affects many activities of daily living and can affect the way one interacts with others. For people who are hard of hearing, walking up to someone to ask a question or ask for directions can cause anxiety and stress. Not everyone is sensitive to hearing loss and can easily make someone feel uncomfortable or confused without the intentions of doing so. In some cases, people may avoid conversing with others and asking questions to avoid this type of situation. Having important information readily available on a touchscreen kiosk, whether it’s a calendar, map, or a sign-up form, can make a huge impact on not only the general public but to those who are hard of hearing. It shows that you strive to accommodate everyone and eases their mind when it comes to finding information. Interactive kiosks are used in all types of facilities – libraries, hotels, nursing homes, airports, etc. and assist the public without needing a physical person or employee to be available. You know your audience and who comes through your facility, as well as the most frequently asked questions or issues they have. Putting that information in the public eye without needing an employee can have a huge impact on both your audience as well as you and your staff operationally. There are many reasons to deploy interactive digital signage – to assist with navigation and wayfinding, to be an information hub for news, events, catalogs, etc., but perhaps one of the most overlooked reasons is to assist people who suffer from any degree of hearing loss. Find more information on interactive kiosks here. Contact us for more information on how you can use an interactive display to cater to your audience in the most effective way possible. 
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