(52 pages, United Kingdom, RNID) Auracast has the potential to make the world more inclusive for all, transforming access to health, employment, transport, culture, and more. This report focuses on people who are deaf or have hearing loss, but there are several other groups who could benefit, including people who are blind or partially sighted, neurodivergent, or non-native speakers.
The Auracast specification defines, technically, how to ensure that devices are interoperable. It does not dictate the user interface.
In this report, we outline what Auracast is and how it will make a difference to people who are deaf or have hearing loss. We also set out a range of in-depth uses of Auracast.
These examples show what a game-changer Auracast could be for people who are deaf or have hearing loss. They also highlight potential barriers and share insights into how these can be overcome.
This report is a call to action from RNID, strongly encouraging everyone responsible for implementing any aspect of an Auracast-based system to take an inclusive design approach. By considering the needs of all end users, especially those who are often excluded, the resulting systems will work better for everyone.
RNID is ready to support you with freely available, online resources and the opportunity to connect with the communities we support.
