{"id":8,"date":"2025-05-22T17:39:50","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T17:39:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deafhhtech.org\/sos\/?page_id=8"},"modified":"2025-09-02T17:23:40","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T17:23:40","slug":"welcome-to-the-state-of-the-science-conference","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.deafhhtech.org\/sos\/","title":{"rendered":"Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Accessible Technology&#8217;s State of Science Conference is hosted by Gallaudet University&#8217;s Technology Access Program (TAP). Join us for <strong>a two-day synchronous hybrid event <\/strong>focused on advancing technology and accessibility for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> September 16-17, 2025 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 9:00 AM \u2013 4:00 PM (Eastern Time States) each day<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> Synchronous Hybrid Format<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In-person at Gallaudet University, Washington, D.C.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Online via Zoom<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There is <strong>no cost<\/strong> to register.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What&#8217;s This Conference About?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Accessible Technology: State of Science Conference will present findings and innovations from two major federally funded research initiatives supported by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deafhhtech.org\/rerc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Deaf\/Hard of Hearing Technology Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (DHH-RERC):<\/a> Focused on developing accessible communication and hearing technologies, including improvements for hearing aids, cochlear implants, and remote communication tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/captions.us\/cms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Twenty-First Century Caption Metrics and Usability Project:\">Twenty-First Century Caption Metrics and Usability Project:<\/a> Dedicated to improving how captions are displayed, rated, and personalized for users in real-world media and educational settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The conference will highlight the latest research outcomes, demonstrate accessible technologies, and host critical discussions on advancing equity and usability across communication platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deafhhtech.org\/sos\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2024-04-25_GRAD_AHCC_MT_012-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"An Asian man and a White woman are sitting at desks across from each other. The man is signing &quot;Light&quot; in American Sign Language, and the woman is speaking into a microphone while looking at a laptop. The man has short black hair and wears a black T-shirt. The woman has long brown hair and wears a light blue button-up shirt. There is a laptop, two lamps, and cords on both desks.\" class=\"wp-image-51\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deafhhtech.org\/sos\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2024-04-25_GRAD_AHCC_MT_012-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.deafhhtech.org\/sos\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2024-04-25_GRAD_AHCC_MT_012-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.deafhhtech.org\/sos\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2024-04-25_GRAD_AHCC_MT_012-1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.deafhhtech.org\/sos\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2024-04-25_GRAD_AHCC_MT_012-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.deafhhtech.org\/sos\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2024-04-25_GRAD_AHCC_MT_012-1-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What to Expect?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll experience and can be looking forward to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In-depth presentations on:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Caption quality and customization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hearing technology accessibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sign language innovation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Policy and tech impact<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keynote speeches from leaders in the field<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaborative breakout sessions to spotlight urgent needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student Research Presentations &amp; Awards\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students are invited to submit proposals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Top presentations will be recognized and awarded with a prize!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">See more on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deafhhtech.org\/sos\/schedule\/\" title=\"\">Schedule<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Access Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure full participation, <strong>American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters<\/strong> and <strong>real-time captioning (CART)<\/strong> will be provided for <strong>all sessions<\/strong>, whether you attend in person or online. Additional accommodations are available upon request during <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deafhhtech.org\/sos\/register\/\" title=\"\">registration<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">If you have any questions or concerns, don&#8217;t hesitate to contact us at <a href=\"mailto:dhh.rerc@gallaudet.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">dhh.rerc@gallaudet.edu.<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Accessible Technology&#8217;s State of Science Conference is hosted by Gallaudet University&#8217;s Technology Access Program (TAP). Join us for a two-day synchronous hybrid event focused on advancing technology and accessibility for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. 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