Accessibility for Deaf consumers in media in selected countries 2022
According to a survey on the representation of the Deaf community in media and entertainment, conducted in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia in September 2022, Deaf consumers of live theatre, comedy and live music are most likely to encounter accessibility barriers there, as 58 percent of respondents stated that they are always or at least frequently confronted with barriers when attending such events. Video streaming from home and social media content are the most accessible types of media consumption, according to Deaf audiences. However, 44 percent of respondents still encounter problems on a regular basis, when consuming these types of media.